Letter to William Henry Harris from John Crevar of Liverpool, Nova Scotia
- MS-2-148, SF Box 25, Folder 1
- Item
- 1864
Harris, William Henry
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Letter to William Henry Harris from John Crevar of Liverpool, Nova Scotia
Harris, William Henry
Poetry copybook of Colin Campbell
Campbell, Colin, 1822-1881
Annotated copy of Memoir of the Rev. James MacGregor, D.D.
Patterson, George, The Reverend, 1824-1897
Typescript of "Lament for a Crushed Lily," by Arthur C. Nash
Nash, Arthur Charles
Letter from Simeon Perkins to William Cahoon
Cahoon, William
Plane and elevation map of Fort Anne at Annapolis Royal
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Storied pages : [radio broadcast typescript]
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A tribute of sympathy and affection written to Mrs. James Harris on the death of her husband
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The Comet.
Troop (Troup) family tree and pedigree
Troop, Jared Douglas Eric, 1897 -
Seigneurie de Berthier.
Letter from A.C. Macdonald to Liberal candidate Robert Murray regarding 1847 election meetings
MacDonald, A.C.
Deed for sale of land in Granville, Nova Scotia from Ann Hughes to Abel Sands
Hughes, Ann
Francis B.A. Chipman's Dalhousie law school notebook
Chipman, Francis Beverley Allan
Publisher's letter to George Munro regarding recent titles in political philosophy
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Outram, Joseph, fl. 1844
Item is a cartographic journal containing daily entries and twenty-five cartographic diagrams and topographical illustrations showing coastlines, elevations, distances (in leagues), water depths, capes, bays, rivers, inlets, islands and other geographical features.
From the accounts of the first few days, the jump off point must have been somewhere near Mahone Bay or Lunenburg, on the southern coast of Nova Scotia. Few observations are recorded during the first week; the aim seems to have been to reach an initial destination of Grand Manan Island. At this point, beginning on July 25, 1684, detailed observations are made of all islands, rocks, and other geographical objects, along with more specific information concerning water depths (given in braces), types of currents, prevailing winds, distances between landmarks (given in leagues), places of secure anchorage, danger zones, etc. Most of the observed areas are accompanied by topographical illustrations which depict not only the contours of the coastline, but also elevations from sea level.
The expedition proceeded from Grand Manan Island down into Passamaquoddy Bay (this is not named, but the St. Croix River is), then Northeast along the coast of New Brunswick to the entrance to the St. John River. At this point, the expedition encountered at least two British war vessels, equipped with cannons. An envoy from the expedition was sent to the British ships, apparently commanded by John Nelson, the nephew of the first proprietor of New Brunswick; assurances are exchanged, the envoy is returned, and the expedition again proceeds along its way. Much of this portion of the expedition was obscured by a dense and persistent thick fog which made the task of the cartographer at times impossible, as he frequently notes.
From St. John River, the expedition turned back again across the Bay of Fundy, along Long Island, down along the Western coast of Nova Scotia to Cape Sable. This destination is reached by July 31, 1684, and here some days are passed waiting out a violent storm. Another British ship is mentioned, though no contact was made. The coastline from Cape Sable all the way to Margaret's Bay is represented by numerous illustrations. The weather seems to have been more favourable, and much of the area was apparently uncharted.
This portion of the journey includes descriptions and illustrations of Cape Negro, Baye du Port Razor, Riv. des Jardins, Port Rosignol, Sable River, La Have Harbour, Mahone Bay (called here Mirligaich), Margaret's Bay, etc. The expedition continues from Margaret's Bay on to the Northeast, with observations of Cape Sambro, Riv. Chibouetou. Riv. Maganchis, Cape Thiodor, and it ends at St. Mary's River, on September 14, 1684.
Appended to the journal is a twelve page "Inventaire pour servir a l'armament et consommation du nav(igation)," in which a very detailed list of hundreds of items is presented. The two categories that receive the most attention are boat fixtures (e.g., sails, bowsprites, halyards, stays, topsails, masts, anchors, rope, riggings, etc.) and armaments (e.g., cannons, ammunitions, guns, other weapons, etc.). Surgical equipment is briefly mentioned. Extraneous observations are also included from time to time: an abundance of fish off Cape Forcheau; arborage and foliage on shore; disembarkments, during one of which one of the crew apparently attempted to desert.
Marianne (Ship)
Letter to A.M. Uniacke from John Inglis, third bishop of Nova Scotia
Uniacke, A.M., 1808-1895
Crane, Silas H.
Farnworth and Jardine's Wood Circular
Farnworth and Jardine.
James Thom and Company insurance policy on the schooner Favourite
Thom, James and Company.
Wentworth Valley Rural Telephone Company shareholders ledger
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Provincial Oils Ltd., financial statement for 1935
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Receipt book of Matthew Richardson
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Nigel F.S. Rusted's student notebook
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Poultry plucking machine patent
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Daily coal account of the Victoria Mines colliery from January to December 1893
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Dalhousie Law Association register of life members and register of subscribing members, 1919-1929
Victoria General Hospital instruction card re. method of surgical case-taking
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Nova Scotia ballads collected by Maxwell Murdock MacOdrum
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Norman MacLeod's collection of egg production and laying hen clippings and booklets
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Lest we forget : recalling good old days -- and hopes not yet fulfilled / Loran Arthur DeWolfe
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Deed of confirmation from Sophia Catherine Brehm to Mary Jane Aitkin
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Letter to Mrs. William Clarke from her cousin
Clarke, Mrs. William, fl. 1878
My memoirs / by Herman Clide Fillmore : [manuscript]
Fillmore, Herman Clide
Letter by Jason M. Mack concerning the mental health of George Roy
Mack, Jason M.
Frost, Wade Hampton
Dr. Robert Mitchell's family history
Mitchell, Robert
Smith, Jordan W.
Dartmouth Physicians Association
Dalhousie College and University : [manuscript]
Bell, John A.