Fonds 72-001 - Fowlds family and business fonds

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Fowlds family and business fonds

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    • 1838-1935 (Creation)
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    2.5 m of textual records
    369 photographs

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    Henry Fowlds was born in 1790 in Scotland and married in 1813 to Jane Marshall Steele. Together they had ten children (Eliza, John, James S., Robert H., Elizabeth, Henry M., Mary C., William J., Mary Anne, and Theresa) of which only five survived (James S., Elizabeth, Henry M., William J., and Theresa). The family came to North America in 1821, settling first in New York, and then in Hartford in 1833. In 1834, they crossed the border and settled in Prince Edward County, Upper Canada. The Fowld's family settled in Asphodel Township in 1836, and then moved on to Westwood, where they set up a saw mill in conjunction with Dr. John Gilchrist in what was to become the village of Keene. On September 27, 1851, Henry Fowlds purchased from the Honourable James Crooks the water rights, lands and buildings then known as Crooks' Rapids, and later as Hastings. The Fowlds built upon this base, expanding their original saw mill to a corporate busisness of saw mill, grist mill, general store and post office. The three Fowlds' brothers, James, Henry M. and William, set up a lumber and flour business under the name of Jas. L. Fowlds and Bros. This company was terminated with the death of James Fowlds in 1884. The Fowlds were quite active in Hastings, occupying the seat of reeve, and the office of postmaster. James S. (1818-1884) married Margaret MacGregor and they had nine children between the years of 1845 and 1860. Their seventh child, Frederick W. (1857-1930), married Elizabeth Sutherland and they had three children, Helen, Eric, and Donald. Eric and Donald were soldiers in World War I and Helen was a nurse in the same war. Helen married Gerald Marryat after the war and became a remarkable local historian of the Peterborough region.

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    (1889-1965)

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    Helen Lauder Marryat (nee Fowlds) was born at Hastings, Ontario, October 28, 1889. She was the only daughter of Frederick W. Fowlds and the former Elizabeth Sutherland, and the great granddaughter of Henry Fowlds, pioneer lumberman and founder of Hastings. On the maternal side, her grandfather was John Sutherland, Mayor of Cobourg, Ontario, in 1875. She received her education at Hastings, and the Norwood High School, and she graduated as a nurse from Grace Hospital, Toronto. During World War I, Helen served as a nursing sister in France, the Dardanelles, Salonica, and England, and she was awarded the Royal Red Cross decoration by George V in recognition of gallantry under fire (she was wounded while helping to evacuate a hospital in the Middle East). On April 25, 1921, Helen Fowlds married Captain Gerald Marryat who had served in the War with the Canadian Engineers. They lived in Montreal and then retired to Hastings where Gerald conducted an insurance agency (which Helen continued to run after his death). Helen Marryat is best known as a local historian who collected information and wrote many newspaper articles on Hastings Ontario, Asphodel Township and Peterborough County. Helen Marryat died in Hastings (Ashfield House) on June 16, 1965.

    Custodial history

    The fonds remained within the Fowlds family until it was bequested to the Trent University Archives by Mrs. Helen Marryat (nee Fowlds).

    Scope and content

    The fonds consists of family and related papers of Henry Fowlds and his family including James S. Fowlds and H.M. Fowlds. It also includes business correspondence, invoices, some journals and cashbooks, mortgages as well as deeds regarding the business of Henry Fowlds, Jas. S. Fowlds and Bros. and H.M. Fowlds. In December 2001, Trent University Archives launched an online exhibit which depicts Helen Fowld's experiences in World War I. All her letters and diaries are transcribed and are found at the following site: [Nursing Sister Helen L. Fowlds: A Canadian Nurse in World War I.]: http://digitalcollections.trentu.ca/exhibits/fowlds/

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    The fonds was bequested by Helen Marryat, great-granddaughter of Henry Fowlds in 1965.

    Arrangement

    The fonds has been arranged into twenty volumes. The first series (volumes one to thirteen) deals with personal correspondence of members of the Fowlds family. The second series (volumes fourteen through twenty) includes business correspondence and records.

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        For related records see the Helen Marryat fonds (69-001 and 84-1000).

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        Photographs are located in Boxes 10, 11, and 12. Glass negatives are located in the Archives Office.

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        TABLE OF CONTENTS
        (NOTE: detailed file list located after the table of contents)

        Series A: Family Papers

        Correspondence of Henry Fowlds and Henry M. Fowlds

        Box 1

        For a detailed list of all items in Box 1, see further down in the finding aid below

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        1: Henry Fowlds - correspondence (letters received) 11 Oct. 1833 - 19 Aug. 1871

        2: Henry Fowlds - agreements, accounts and receipts, 1838-1884

        3: Henry Fowlds - agreements, accounts and correspondence with Richard Birdsall, 1838-1852

        4: Henry Fowlds - legal documents and memos, 1838-1867

        5: Henry M. Fowlds - correspondence, miscellaneous documents, Grain a/c book, 9 March 1864 - 30 April 1888

        Wm. J. Fowlds, accounts; Fowlds family Bible

        Box 2

        For a detailed list of all items in Box 2, see further down in the finding aid below

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        1: Accounts; minute book, Hastings School Board (13 Jan. 1875 - 13 Aug. 1881)

        2: Fowlds family Bible (1811 publication)

        James S. Fowlds, correspondence, 23 March 1834 - 1 Nov. 1883

        Box 3

        For a detailed list of all items in Box 3, see further down in the finding aid below

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        1: Correspondence, 23 March 1834 - 28 Dec. 1858

        2: Correspondence, 10 Oct. 1861 - 29 Dec. 1869

        3: 12 Jan. 1870 - 31 Dec. 1879

        4: Correspondence, 7 Jan. 1880 - 1 Nov. 1883

        5: Letters sent: 25 June 1849 - 6 Sept. 1880

        6: Papers as councillor; legal papers, 17 Nov. 1851 - 5 Jan. 1869

        7: Militia rolls and accounts, 5 June 1848 - 7 March 1870

        8: Notes, memos, 1855 - 1884

        Frederick W. Fowlds, correspondence, 13 Oct. 1875 - 20 Feb. 1906

        Box 4

        For a detailed list of all items in Box 4, see further down in the finding aid below

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        1: Correspondence, 13 Oct. 1875 - 20 Dec. 1877

        2: Correspondence, 5 Jan. 1878 - 6 Dec. 1879

        3: Correspondence, 25 Feb. 1880 - 20 Dec. 1888

        4: Correspondence, 16 Feb. 1891 - 18 Dec. 1906

        Frederick W. Fowlds, correspondence, 16 March 1913 - 25 Feb. 1919; notes, bills, Spanish prisoner letters

        Box 5

        For a detailed list of all items in Box 5, see further down in the finding aid below

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        1: Undated correspondence from Donald

        2: Correspondence (dated) from Donald, 16 March 1913 - 25 Oct. 1918

        3: Correspondence from Eric, 14 Jan. 1914 - 6 April 1916

        4: Correspondence from Eric, 12 March 1916 - 25 Feb. 1919

        5: Copies of letters sent, 22 April 1880 - 6 Oct. 1905

        6: Notes, memos, legal papers

        Correspondence of Mrs. Elizabeth M. Fowlds

        Box 6

        For a detailed list of all items in Box 6, see further down in the finding aid below

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        1: From Donald, undated; 18 Feb. 1912 - 20 Oct. 1912

        2: From Donald, 3 Jan. 1913 - 7 Dec. 1913

        3: Correspondence from Donald, 5 Jan. 1914 - 24 Sept. 1916

        4: Correspondence from Donald, 1 March 1917 - 30 Dec. 1917

        5: Correspondence from Donald, 17 Jan. 1918 - 25 Sept. 1918

        Correspondence from Eric and Helen

        Box 7

        For a detailed list of all items in Box 7, see further down in the finding aid below

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        1: Correspondence from Eric, 20 July 1909 - 14 Dec. 1915

        2: Correspondence from Eric, 16 Jan. 1916 - 18 Dec. 1923

        3: Correspondence from Helen Fowlds (Marryat) from Toronto, and on her way to Europe

        4: Correspondence from Helen in London

        5: Correspondence from Helen in England, 1915 - 1918

        Correspondence from Helen, cont'd; legal papers

        Box 8

        For a detailed list of all items in Box 8, see further down in the finding aid below

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        1: Correspondence from Helen from France

        2: Correspondence from Helen from the Mediterranean and Aegean

        3: Notes, abstracts and papers of Mrs. Fowlds

        4: Correspondence of Margaret Fowlds, 12 March 1876

        Donald Fowlds, correspondence and war reports

        Box 9

        For a detailed list of all items in Box 9, see further down in the finding aid below

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        1: Correspondence from Eric, 31 March 1915; 14 Feb. 1915

        2: Miscellaneous items - newspaper accounts of Cambrai; public school education

        Eric Fowlds, correspondence and miscellaneous items

        Box 10

        For a detailed list of all items in Box 10, see further down in the finding aid below

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        1: Correspondence, 21 Aug. 1914 - 14 April 1919

        2: Miscellaneous articles - class lists; public school results

        3: Miscellaneous articles (cont'd)

        4: Miscellaneous materials (cont'd)

        Box 11

        Trent Valley and area pictures taken by Eric (no list)

        Box 12

        Fowlds family pictures (no list)

        Fowlds family - miscellaneous histories, maps, correspondence

        Box 13

        For a detailed list of all items in Box 13, see further down in the finding aid below

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        1: Fowlds family records

        2: Miscellaneous reports concerning Fowlds family

        3: Copies of letters sent to various Fowlds men

        4: Maps and family genealogy

        Series B - Business Papers

        Box 14

        For a detailed list of all items in Box 14, see further down in the finding aid below

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        1: Jas. Fowlds & Bros. - Business correspondence, 12 Dec. 1856 - 20 July 1863

        2: Jas. Fowlds & Bros. - Business correspondence, 9 Jan. 1864 - 26 Dec. 1864

        3: Jas. Fowlds & Bros. - Business correspondence, 13 Jan. 1865 - 22 Dec. 1865

        4: Jas. Fowlds & Bros. - Business correspondence, 17 Jan. 1866 - 29 Aug. 1867

        5: Jas. Fowlds & Bros. - Business correspondence, 13 Oct. 1868 - 23 Dec. 1869

        Box 15

        For a detailed list of all items in Box 15, see further down in the finding aid below

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        1: Jas. Fowlds & Bros. - Business correspondence, 11 Jan. 1870 - 8 Dec. 1873

        Dates covered - 11 Jan. 1870 - 3 Oct. 1870; 23 Jan. 1871 - 26 Dec. 1871; 10 Nov. 1873; 8 Dec. 1873

        Copies of letters sent: 1870-1889

        2: Jas. Fowlds & Bros. - Business correspondence, 7 Jan. 1874 - 23 Dec. 1874

        3: Jas. Fowlds & Bros - Business correspondence, 15 Jan. 1875 - 15 Dec. 1876

        4: Jas. Fowlds & Bros. - Business correspondence, 12 June 1877 - 18 June 1890

        Dates covered - 12 June 1877 & 19 Oct. 1877 & 13 Nov. 1877; 16 Jan. 1878 & 7 May 1878; 10 Dec. 1879; 5 Jan. 1880 - 30 Nov. 1880; 12 Jan. 1881 - 24 Oct. 1881; 2 Jan. 1882 - 13 June 1882; 8 Sept. 1883; 18 June 1890

        Box 16

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        1: Jas. Fowlds & Bros. - Correspondence and accounts

        "Hastings Mill" re flour trade, 24 Nov. 1875, March - Aug. 1876

        2: Jas. Fowlds & Bros. - Correspondence and accounts

        "Hastings Mill" re flour trade, 26 Dec. 1877 - 12 Dec. 1878

        3: Jas. Fowlds & Bros. - Individuals' Accounts, Henry Fowlds, 1862-1882

        4: Jas. Fowlds & Bros. - Accounts Journal, 1879-1899; Shanty and Sawlog book, 1868- 1889; Timber - notebooks, 1873-1875, 1873-1914, 1869, 1882

        Box 17

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        1: Jas. Fowlds & Bros. - Bills, 1850's; account sheets, 1856-1883

        2: Jas. Fowlds & Bros. - Invoices, accounts, 1861-1866

        3: Jas. Fowlds & Bros. - Invoices, accounts, 1867-1869

        4: Jas. Fowlds & Bros. - Invoices, accounts, 1870-1881

        5: Jas. Fowlds & Bros. - Memos, notes, 1840-1885

        Bank of Montreal vs Fowlds and Blacklock, c.1875

        Box 18

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        1: Jas. Fowlds & Bros. - Timber grain and related contracts

        2: Jas. Fowlds & Bros. - Land and legal papers

        3: Jas. Fowlds & Bros. - Land and legal papers

        4: Jas. Fowlds & Bros. - unidentified

        Box 19

        Fowlds Companies - Unorganized land and legal papers, relative to their Hastings operations from 1851. Letter to Denistoun & Son from Jas. MacKay & Bros. re mortgages, 5 April 1866 (see folder in box - important financial arrangement for Fowlds continued operations)

        Land Registry property transfer sheet of 1880 showing mortgages and assignments of 1851-1870's

        Box 20

        J.S. Fowlds et alia - Unorganized legal - notarial papers, deeds, wills, and related correspondence Loose on Shelf (For a detailed list of the Bound Journals, Ledgers, etc., click here)

        Bound Journals, Ledgers, etc.

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        DETAILED LIST OF ITEMS

        SERIES A - FAMILY PAPERS

        Correspondence, a/c's, legal papers, of Henry Fowlds, 72-001/1/1 - 1/4

        Correspondence, 11 Oct. 1833 - 19 Aug. 1871

        Letters Received

        Box 1 Folder 1

        1. 11 Oct. 1833, from D. Darling, re a/c of Fowlds

        2. 20 Dec. 1833, from Darling, from Toronto, concerning Fowlds a/c due Darling (L213.1210)

        3. 12 July 1836, from Darling, from Montreal, re Fowlds letter of 21 July 1835 concerning Fowld's a/c; correspondence until 30 June 1853

        4. 30 Sept. 1850, from J.W. Hall in Peterborough, re rent on P. Ayn's property

        5. 18 Sept. 1855, from M. McHeen in Cobourg, re one Mr. Brown of Hastings, building a home on a lot near Hastings

        6. 28 Aug. 1856, from Jas. Fowlds in Hastings, re the lumber business

        7. 30 Aug. 1856, from Jas. Fowlds, in Belleville, re the provision for (of) lumber

        8. 31 Aug. 1856, from H. M. Fowlds, in Montreal, re family affairs (Elizabeth in Montreal)

        9. 6 Sept. 1856, from H.M. Fowlds in Asphodel, re a crop failure and attempts to restore goods in the township

        10. 16 Sept. 1856, from J. Foley in Norwood, concerning the nomination of a legislative councillor

        11. 23 Aug. 1856, from John B. McMillen, from Glengarry, re Fowlds kindness towards him

        12. 9 Sept, 1856, from Jas. Fowlds in Hastings concerning the lumber business, especially Grist Mill repairs

        13. 13 Sept. 1856, from H.M. Fowlds in Asphodel Twp. re sale of lumber by Henry Sr. to `Mr. Gilmour'

        14. 14 Sept. 1856, from Jas. Fowlds in Toronto, re lumber business a/c and contacts in Quebec

        15. 19 Sept. 1856, from Jas. Fowlds in Belleville, re two lots he is negotiating

        16. 1 Feb. 1858, from Robert Denniston, concerning an outstanding a/c of Fowlds

        17. 20 March 1858 - ditto

        18. 24 March 1858 - ditto

        19. 21 Feb. 1858 - ditto

        20. 28 July 1858 - ditto

        21. 20 Aug. 1858 - ditto

        22. 20 Sept. 1858 - ditto

        23. 24 Nov. 1858, from J.H. Dumble, in Cobourg, re the valuation of Fowlds property (mill and river frontage)

        24. 24 June 1862, from W.D. Benson in Toronto, re lot 20, 11 concession Seymour, county Northumberland

        25. 31 July 1862, from A. Cameron, "Office of the Bursar of the University and Colleges of Toronto" - remittance of $200 on a/c of interest

        26. 22 Dec. 1862, correspondence of Denniston

        27. 21 Nov. 1863, from H. Leach, in Cobourg (Bank of Toronto) re disposal of Fowlds' Bank Stock

        28. 10 Feb. 1864, from R.H. Stephen, in Montreal, re insurance claim of saw mill of one Mr. Russell and mortgage inquiry on Fowlds' property as security for loan taken by Russell

        29. 7 Nov. 1864, from Roger B. Couger, re a/c with Sharpe, Douglas, Lye and unsettled a/c with Fowlds; letter concerns solvency of this debt

        30. 7 Jan. 1865, From Stephens in Montreal, re loan taken out from Russell

        31. 20 Jan. 1865, from Stephens in Montreal re receipt of Fowlds letter 17 Jan., complains here of Fowlds negligence in Russell matter

        32. 24 May 1865, from W.H. Austin, concerning the purchase of some pork

        33. 11 July 1866, from R. Russell in Ottawa (Department of Crown Lands) payment for field notes of Asphodel township

        34. 6 Oct. 1870, from Beatty, Chadwick and Lash, Toronto, re a p.o. order receipt for 50.25 in full of J.P. Cooper's note

        35. 19 Aug. 1871, from Henderson and Henderson, Belleville, re Crosby v Fowlds case; request for $20.00 for disbursements for evidence

        Letters Sent

        1. 6 Jan. 1854, to Asa Burnham, concerning the a/c of Fowlds with Richard Birdsall

        2. 17 Jan. 1865, to R.H. Stephens, Montreal, re bad times, money shortage, crop failure, see 28, 30, 31

        3. 26 Feb. 1867, to Cobourg Railroad Co. re a/c for bills of loading; request for payment

        Accounts and Receipts of Henry Fowlds

        Box 1 Folder 2

        1-6: nd
        7: 1838
        8: 1843
        9: 1845
        10-11: 1846
        12-13: 1850
        14-15: 1852
        16-20: 1853
        21-29: 1854
        30-31: 1855
        32-33: 1856
        34-42: 1858
        43-49: 1859
        50-61: 1860
        62-80: 1861
        81-88: 1862
        89-98: 1863
        99-114: 1864
        115-125: 1865
        126-128: 1866
        129-133: 1867
        134-136: 1868
        137-138: 1869
        139-150: 1870
        151: 1872
        152: 1874
        153: 1877
        154: 1878
        155-158: 1880
        159: 1884

        Accounts with Richard Birdsall

        Box 1 Folder 3

        160-164: 1838
        165: 1846
        166-168: 1848
        169-170: 1849
        171-172: 1850
        173-179: 1851
        180-181: 1852

        Legal Documents and Memos

        Box 1 Folder 4

        1. memo - nd - re transactions Henry Fowlds is undertaking; expenditures for roads in township; tax rates

        2. 26 March 1838, agreement concerning land in 1 Concession Asphodel (with Richard Birdsall)

        3. 14 Jan. 1848, case brought by Fowlds concerning certain of his employees in lumber business

        4. 15 Jan. 1848, re G. Tenack, a court case involving beating of Fowlds son Jas. by Tenack

        5. 30 Sept. 1851, conditions laid down to Fowlds for `taking water at the By Wash, Crooks' Rapids'

        6. 27 June 1853, judgement by J. Edwards, Peterborough, arbitrator in case between Malcolm McGregor and Janet Brown

        7. May 1854, memo

        8. 9 Sept. 1856, memo of an a/c

        9. 5 Aug. 1858, Fowlds in role of J.P., accepting evidence of one James Foley

        10. __, evidence in same case from one John Stewart

        11. 31 May 1860, to Crown Land Department re lot 32, 11 Concession Belmont, and lots 31, 32, 12 Concession Belmont

        12. 2 June 1860, receipt from O. Breheny for an order made by John B. MacMillan (subscription for church at Seymour Bridge)

        13. 1862, memo, receipt of an a/c

        14. 3 Sept. 1861, protest by C.A. Weller, Notary-Public, concerning an unpaid promissory note

        15. 10 April 1867, contract to Samuel Sunderville, re quit claim lot 42, corner Front & New Streets

        H.M. Fowlds, correspondence, miscellaneous documents, grain a/c book

        Box 1 Folder 5

        1. nd, re Bank a/c

        2. 9 March 1864, from F. Russell, Assistant Commissioner Department of Crown Lands, in Quebec, re license to cut timber in Galway township; request for lot and concession no's

        3. Jan. 1865, one Mrs. Mather in Quebec, re the Fowlds timber contract

        4. 7 Dec. 1880, St. John, N.B. - (D. McAlise) - lot sale

        5. 30 April 1888, from A.F. Wood, in Madoc, re valuation of lands prior to 1851 owned by Fowlds, and compensation for those which had been taken from the Fowlds

        Letters Sent

        1. 20 July 1866, from `Harwood Station' to Cobourg-Peterborough R.R. Company, re a freight order

        Miscellaneous

        1. 1868 - abstract statement of H.M. Fowlds timber

        2. 8 June 1874, The New York, bill for subscription

        3. 14 Sept. 1874, Albion, bill for subscription

        4. A/c of Fowlds with William Bailey 1881; request for payment from latter

        5. A/c to John Sharpe, 1868

        6. Funeral notice of H.M. Fowlds

        7. Agreement of Fowlds to build road, witnessed by Richard Birdsall, Sept. 21, 1874

        8. Memo re value of logs hauled by Bisell (a contractor) in Dummer, at White Lake; Henry M. Fowlds, grain accounts book, 8 Sept. 1881 - 19 May 1882

        9. Miscellaneous note re lumber business

        Box 2 Folder 1

        Wm. J. Fowlds, a/c with John Sharpe, 1861-1862

        9 Sept. 1865 - Bank of Montreal in Peterborough re Fowlds timber account

        Minute Book: Trustees of Hastings Public School, 13 Jan. 1875 - 13 Aug. 1881

        School Board meetings, 3 June 1876 - 13 Aug. 1881

        Annual meetings, Hastings Public School, 1876-1881

        A/c - 31 Dec. 1868

        Miscellaneous note

        Box 2 Folder 2

        Fowlds family Bible; unidentified photo

        James S. Fowlds, correspondence 23 March 1834 - 28 Dec. 1858

        Letters Received

        Box 3 Folder 1

        1. 23 March 1834 (Mrs. Marryat has 1843) Henry to James from Asphodel township re family matters and the Mill

        2. 23 March 1834, the same, typed

        3. 29 July 1843, Henry to James re local affairs viz. Benson Dam, hay crop and business transactions

        4. 29 July 1843, the same, typed

        5. 19 Aug. 1843, Henry M. Fowlds from Asphodel, re everyday affairs

        6. 26 Nov. 1851, William Gilchrist, treasurer of United townships of Asphodel, Belmont and Methuen re pay for one M. Grady, employee

        7. 23 Jan. 1855, D.M. McAleese from Princetown, about his preaching and teaching at Princetown

        8. 10 April 1855, D.M. McAleese, expressing regret on the death of Frederick James

        9. 12 July 1855, D.M. McAleese, from West Milton, a newsy letter

        10. 8 Nov. 1855, D.M. McAleese, from West Milton, re a house to be built by Mr. Brown on his property (see Vol. I, F.1 #5); newsy items

        11. 5 Dec. 1855, Quebec (Imperial Fire Marine and Life Insurance Co.) re policy applications and policy coverage

        12. 25 March 1856, D.M. McAleese, West Milton, concerning a bond he will give Jas.; also news of his change of charge

        13. 5 June 1856, D.M. McAleese, Montgomery Range, New York, re the bond, his proposed trip to Canada and Brown's building

        14. 14 June 1856, P. Pearce, Reeve, Norwood, concerning Public School funds

        15. 9 July 1856, D.M. McAleese, Montgomery Range, re the bond

        16. Account for #15

        17. 24 July 1856, William Houston, Glasgow, an apology for not writing

        18. Typescript of #17

        19. 30 Aug. 1856, D. Murdoch, Adjutant- Generals Office, Toronto, re resignation of Lt-Col Walter Scott

        20. 6 Sept. 1856, Henry Fowlds, Quebec, re timber contracts in Quebec

        21. 9 Sept. 1856, Henry Fowlds, Quebec, the same as 20

        22. 12 Sept. 1856, Henry Fowlds, Quebec, timber a/c's and statements

        23. 12 Sept. 1856, Wm. Houston, Glasgow, re personal matters

        24. 4 Oct. 1856, Walter Scott, Lt-Col of 3 Company, Peterborough, concerning his replacement

        25. A copy

        26. 6 Oct. 1856, --- --- re building by Mr. Brown, the question of his legal occupation of the land

        27. 19 Nov. 1856, D.M. McAleese, Montgomery Range, re the lot Brown is building

        28. 20 Nov. 1856, envelope addressed to Fowlds from Montgomery Range

        29. 19 Dec. 1856, Wm. Houston, Glasgow, personal matters, railroads in Canada, Far Eastern trade markets, railroads in India and Persia

        30. nd, 1856, Wm. Houston, concerning personal matters

        31. 15 Jan. 1857, D.M. McAleese, Montgomery Range, re financial matters in Brown building affairs

        32. 12 Aug. 1857, McAleese, Montgomery Range, re sale of another lot of land in Hastings; his future trip to Canada

        33. 13 March 1858, A. McDougall, Stoney Lake, re one of Fowlds' employees

        34. 1 Dec. 1858, D.M. McAleese, Montgomery, re financial matters

        35. 28 Dec. 1858, McAleese re previous letter of 1 Dec. requesting transfer of $60 funds

        36. 12 April 1859, McAleese, concerning his trip in the summer 1859, and an unsettled a/c of his with Mr. Prescott

        37. 16 Aug. 1859, N. Wallis, Port Hope, re lot 22, 14 concession, Percy, patent delivered for McAleese to Mr. Short, M.P.P.

        38. 19 Aug. 1859, McAleese, Hastings, payment to Ira Brown of 55 dollars to close a/c

        (Note: #'s 36-38 used twice)

        10 Oct. 1861 - 29 Dec. 1869

        Box 3 Folder 2

        1. 10 Oct. 1861, McAleese, giving Fowlds power of attorney over some property

        2. Legal document for same

        3. 17 July 1863, Hugh Leach (Bank of Toronto, Cobourg) concerning money to be raised from Fowlds' property; request for lot descriptions

        4. 19 Oct. 1863, McAleese, re fire which destroyed Woollen factory Sept. 1863; personal matters

        5. 18 Nov. 1863, Andrew Hamilton, Yorkville, re lumber on lot 23, 1 concession Belmont; mining interests in Belmont township

        6. 17 Dec. 1863, J. Foley ___

        7. 16 Jan.1864, N. McConnell, Hastings, (Hastings Mining Co.) assessment of $5 requested from each member of the H.M.Co.

        8. 20 Jan. 1864, McAleese, re woollen mill, death of Jas. mother

        9. 1 March 1864, Jas. Broadhurst, Chittenango, __ credit of Fowlds of $100

        10. 30 May 1864, T. Mather, Keene, re sale of 150 pinesaw logs at Thompson's Landing, Rice Lake

        11. 31 May 1864, Rbt. Dennistoun, Peterborough, re valuation of lot 23, 14 concession Percy; requests Fowlds' advice

        12. 9 July 1864, Rbt. Dennistoun; see #46

        13. 26 July 1864, R.J. Dallas, Manager Peterborough branch, Bank of Montreal, re a/c of Fowlds with bank in Peterborough and Cobourg

        14. 8 Aug. 1864, Dallas, arranging a meeting with Fowlds concerning lumber receipts and accounts

        15. 30 Aug. 1864, G. Orde, Peterborough, re remittance of taxes for south half of lot 6, 3 con. Bexley

        16. 13 Sept. 1864, Smith and Cochrane, Montreal, re note of 15 Aug. due them for $234.13

        17. 29 Sept. 1864, George Stephens, Cobourg, an order for lumber

        18. 29 Sept. 1864, George Stephens, Cobourg, re an unpaid bill of $200

        19. 22 Oct. 1864, Rbt. Dennistoun, Peterborough, re the mortgage of Henry Fowlds' property

        20. 27 Oct. 1864, C.M. Masterson (for Boyd and Stayner, Toronto) - concerns unpaid note of $200 due Bank of Toronto, given to lawyers

        21. 14 Nov. 1864, Smith and Cochrane, Montreal, concerning an order they will not fill due to the slow a/c in the Fowlds' name

        22. 1 Jan. 1865, Helm's Foundery and Machine Shop, Peterborough, an a/c up to 31 Dec. 1864

        23. 6 Jan. 1865, R.J. Dallas, Peterborough, re an overdue bill of $1000 for Fowlds and $165 for Henry Lye

        24. 6 Jan. 1865, A.G. Foley, Norwood, concerning an a/c of $8

        25. 13 Jan. 1865, Samuel Wilmot, Surveyor, re the Warden's Chair in Durham

        26. 13 Feb. 1865, M. Haultain, Quebec, House of Assembly, re petitions of Fowlds received 9 Feb.

        27. 10 March 1865, Thos. Kelso, Belleville, re Fowlds financial problems and legal counsel

        28. 20 March 1865, Thos. Kelso, Belleville, concerning the same (creditors in Montreal)

        29. 9 April 1863, James Cumming, Trenton, - Fowlds in the Insolvent List; relation of Fowlds to council and reeve of Methuen and Belmont

        30. 26 April 1865, John Rork, Saginaw City, Michigan, re timber

        31. 15 May 1865, W. Cluxton, Peterborough, re complete overhaul of Fowlds' books

        32. 1 June 1865, Henry Lye, Trenton, concern re Fowlds' financial position; news re his own business

        33. 11 July 1865, J. Cumming, Trenton, - the Fowlds affairs

        34. 15 July 1865, Samuel Wilmot, Newcastle, re timber contracts (Darlington, Clarke, Cavan)

        35. 14 Aug. 1865, J.F. Dallas, re means and standing of Saul Griffin Jr., Warkworth

        36. 22 Aug. 1865, Asa A. Burnham, Quebec, re lot 6, 8 con. Percy

        37. 25 Sept. 1865, John Barry, re timber transport

        38. 30 Sept. 1865, Bank of Montreal, Peterborough (R. Richardson) re advance of $6000 for Fowlds

        39. 24 Oct. 1865, Rbt. Dennistoun, re acceptance of a/c by Bank of British North American, Toronto

        40. 26 Oct. 1865, Henry Lye, Cincinnati (Leopold and Goodheart) concerning his new position; bitter criticism of some Hastings residents holding his notes

        41. 30 Oct. 1865, Thos. Robinson, East Saginaw, re lot he wishes to buy from Fowlds

        42. 17 Nov. 1865, E.I. Van Ingen, Cobourg, re sale of Forest City (steamer)

        43. 15 Dec. 1865, R. Richardson, Bank of Montreal, Peterborough, concerning note for J. Gibson for $500

        44. 19 Dec. 1865, R. Dennistoun, Peterborough, claim of Bank of Toronto on mortgage of $1471.93

        45. 27 Dec. 1865, D. Darling, Montreal, re an unpaid bill, John Sharpe's estate and Henry M. Fowlds debts

        46. 14 March 1866, D. Rose, Town Hall, taxes on lot 1, 6 con. Dummer

        47. 29 May 1866, L. McMaster, payment requested for Henry Devern

        48. 12 Nov. 1866, Edward Matthews, Montreal, re some business with Albany

        49. 16 Dec. 1866, J.B. Wilson, Denver City, concerning his new position and the times of 1866 in Denver

        50. 8 Jan. 1867, R.H. Stephens, Montreal, re a settlement of Fowlds' estate for $12,215.72 and town property in Hastings

        51. 24 Nov. 1868, G.W. Cochrane, Montreal, newsy letter

        52. 1 Jan. 1869, ___, Norwood, concerns property calculated by Fowlds, and Rbt. Lyn; deadline of 15 Jan. set before case put into Chancery

        53. 11 Jan. 1869, T.G. Terry, Wellington, re note he wishes to send to Brighton P.O. from Fowlds

        54. 19 Jan. 1869, Jos. MacKay, Montreal, receipt for bill of 10 Jan for $835

        55. 26 Jan. 1869, D.M. McAleese, Montgomery Range, re land transactions, his charge in New York and circuit preaching

        56. 15 Feb. 1869, Adam St. Meyer, Trenton, re his appointment as commander of Regimental Division of East Northumberland

        57. 3 May 1869, K. Cornwallis, New York, re $24 debt to New York Albion

        58. 24 July 1869, Asa A. Burnham, Cobourg, a query as to the East and West halves of lot 5, 7 con. Asphodel

        59. 13 May 1869, Jas. Dennistoun, Peterborough, the transaction of a Capt. Manson in West Half, lot 10, 2 con. Asphodel

        60. 13 July 1869, J. O'Donnell, Capt., Peterborough, re the fire company picnic

        61. 26 July 1869, J. MacKay, Montreal, settling the `Becket' matter

        62. 4 Aug. 1869, L. Quakey, Orono, a call for help concerning lots of land in east Durham

        63. 11 Aug. 1869, J.M. Grover, Colborne, (Registrar's Office, East Riding, co. Northumberland), information re #97

        64. 30 Aug. 1869, Adam St. Meyer, Trenton, $19.41 for enrollment returns

        65. 27 Sept. 1869, D.M. McAleese, Station K, New York, concerning land transactions, health and church affairs

        66. 7 Oct. 1869, Jas. Dennistoun, Peterborough, overdue notice of #314.83 on one Mr. Black's mortgage; financial accounts

        67. 15 Oct. 1869, Henry Lye, Cincinnati, re the solvency of his debts due in Hastings

        68. 22 Oct. 1869, A. McKenzie, Kingston, a query regarding `White Oak Stains'

        69. 29 Oct. 1869, Jas. McCausland, Toronto, money received ($106) for order placed by Fowlds

        70. 23 Nov. 1869, Geo. B. Boyce, Warkworth, re the sale of his hogs

        71. 16 Dec. 1869, Jas. W. Wilson, re a/c of $5

        72. 29 Dec. 1869, G. Brimacombe, Harwood, bill due him from Fowlds for $90

        12 Jan. 1870 - 31 Dec. 1879

        Box 3 Folder 3

        1. 12 Jan. 1870, John Robson, from Newcastle, re a proposed trip to Toronto to see Samuel Wilmot and the government concerning a memorial

        2. 13 Jan. 1870, Wm. Crosby, Hastings, re money he is collecting to give to Fowlds

        3. 19 Feb. 1870, Jos. MacKay, Montreal, power of attorney given to Fowlds to attend meeting dealing with Becket estate; Becket owed Fowlds and his father money

        4. 16 March 1870, Jos. MacKay, concerning a business affair handled by Fowlds for MacKay

        5. 4 April 1870, Jos. MacKay, closing the deal (#'s 110, 111) with a Mr. Stephenson, assigner

        6. 9 April 1870, Mackay, a $100 payment to Fowlds; criticism of handling of a/c by Stephenson

        7. 27 May 1870, MacKay, re mortgage of one Denis Hemley ($1056)

        8. Oct. 1870, J. Cumming, re sale of timber in Methuen twp.

        9. 2 Oct. 1870, David S. Nelson, Hastings, re an act of his which causes him to write a letter of extreme apology

        10. 7 Nov. 1870, Jos. MacKay, offers 50 shanty blankets for sale

        11. 2 Jan. 1871, Jas. Dimwoodie, Campbellford, requests presence of Fowlds at a party on 12 inst.

        12. 1 Feb. 1871, Ambrose ____, Aylmer, an almost illiterate letter explaining his timber business on the Ottawa river

        13. 20 Feb. 1871, Rbt. Dennistoun, Inverlea (Peterborough) re the procedure of Arbitrators when confronted with contradictory statements (depositions)

        14. 22 Feb. 1871, Jas. Barker, (Cobourg Peterborough Marmora Railroad and Mining Company) re Fowlds order for 16,000 ties

        15. 20 March 1871, Edward Patterson, Asphodel, re difficulty in filling Fowlds' order for ties

        16. 23 March 1871, H. Calcutt, Peterborough, concerning Fowlds boat, Calcutt wishes to use it until his own boat is repaired to pick up timber on the river banks

        17. 28 March 1871, Calcutt, concerning the same; of note, `the locks will never be built'

        18. 29 March 1871, Wm. Helm, Peterborough, requests the measurements of an area which Fowlds will use for a shingle machine

        19. 3 April 1871, Thomas Taylor, Campbellford, requests employment (to run shingle machine)

        20. 9 May 1871, Thos. Kelso, Belleville, thanking Fowlds for his aid

        21. 1 May 1871, George Mitchell, re an (undefined) affair of mutual interest for Fowlds

        22. 17 May 1871, Wm. E. Roxburgh, Norwood, concerning a cheque for the balance due by S. Breckenridge on his mortgage

        23. 19 May 1871, Edward Heathcote, Campbellford, re full amount of judgements and interest up-to-date recovered by him against Geo. Mitchell (#127)

        24. 26 May 1871, A. McCrea, Hastings, an a/c of $2 due from Fowlds

        131a. 31 May 1871, H. Bonnycastle, Seymour, order of lumber

        1. 23 June 1871, Adam Holmes, Cobourg, re delivery of shingles by Fowlds

        2. 4 July 1871, Dennistoun, Fairbairn and Cassels, Peterborough, Crosby v Fowlds, sets the time for the Arbitration meeting at 11 July

        3. 5 July 1871, Adam St. Meyer, Trenton, re militia matters

        4. 8 July 1871, Henderson and Henderson, Belleville, re Crosby v Fowlds; arbitration date set ahead to 27 inst.; request for $10 fees

        5. 10 July 1871, J. Cumming, re sale of timber lands

        6. 20 July 1871, Murray Smith, Peterborough, a request for the loan of Fowlds' boat

        7. 28 July 1871, J.G. Phelps, Peterborough, concerns log-running and the loan of Fowlds' boat

        8. 29 July 1871, Jos MacKay, Montreal, re "Lancashire refuses to renew policy... take necessary precautions"

        9. 2 Aug. 1871, Henderson and Henderson, Belleville, re Crosby v Fowlds, a request for statement of Fowlds' defence

        10. 12 Aug. 1871, Henderson and Henderson, further gathering of evidence; the wheat a/c

        11. 15 Aug. 1871, W.C. Young, Norwood, has $1000 he want to invest in a 1st class mortgage; requests if Fowlds wants

        12. 17 Aug. 1871, Irvine ____, Belleville, inquiring about rebuilding of mill; offers turbine wheels

        13. 30 Aug. 1871, N. Manson, Quebec, thanks Fowlds for kindness

        14. 4 Sept. 1871, John Mein, Otonabee, refuses Fowlds' offer to take part in his mill

        15. 29 Sept. 1871, James Hall (Sheriff), Peterborough, asks for Wm. Manson's address

        16. 9 Oct. 1871, John C. Fraser, (Lake Superior and Mississippi Railroad) Duluth, requests berth on Grand Junction R.R. when it is constructed

        17. 18 Nov. 1871, I. MacLaren and Co., Wakefield, P.Q., requires reference for one David Askey, applicant for manager of MacLaren's plant

        18. 26 Sept. 1872, G.O. Orde, Peterborough, sending quit claims; plan of lot 5, 9 con. Asphodel

        19. 11 Jan. 1873, a deposition of which only a small part is extant

        20. 5 March 1873, J.W. Farrand to a Mr. Whitehead, from Peterborough, concerning a twister and some cotton waste, he wishes to purchase for his business

        21. 2 April 1873, J. Russ, land surveyor, Vernonville, re lot 14 & 15, 12 con. Percy

        22. 9 June 1873, Russ, re same dispute

        23. 12 July 1873, Thos. J. Dennehy, P.L.S. Norwood, re Percy lots; bill for his labour

        24. 9 Aug. 1873, Russ, re survey of south end of south lots (Blocks Q,R,S,T,U)

        25. 11 Oct. 1873, Thos. J. Dennehy, Norwood, surveying in Hastings

        26. 25 Oct. 1873, Dennehy, $10 receipt for survey plans of Percy twp.

        27. 5 Feb. 1874, James McMaster, Beaverton, cautions the renting of a house to John Sharpe

        28. 12 Feb. 1874, F.W. Haultain, Registry Office, Peterborough, encloses deed to Richardson land, registered with fee of $2

        29. 18 Feb. 1874, Dennistoun Bros. and Hall, Peterborough, re mortgage of late Malcolm McGregor to James Campbell given to them for collection

        30. 28 Feb. 1874, Hentzman and Co., Toronto, re shipment of a piano

        31. 5 March 1874, Dennistoun Bros. further concerning McGregor v Campbell

        32. 19 March 1874, W.J. Whitehead, Cornwall, requesting payment of an order

        33. 23 March 1874, Dennistoun Bros. further on M v C (serving bills of complaint)

        34. 30 March 1874, P.M. Grover, Norwood, a bill of approximately $20 due for towing timber

        35. 30 March 1874, W. Whitehead, Cornwall, re a/c of a Mr. Waterloo

        36. 31 March 1874, Dennistoun Bros., C v M, endorsed affidavit as to ages of Frederick and James Fowlds

        37. 6 April 1874, J. McGroovy, Registry Office, East Riding, Co. Northumberland, re registration of property in the county

        38. 10 April 1874, Wm. H. Niles, requests Fowlds to send him $200

        39. 28 April 1874, _____, Bowmanville, (Bowmanville Furniture Manufacturing Co., Ltd.) re ordering lumber from Fowlds

        40. 7 May 1874, F. Shanley, Toronto (Grand Junction Railway of Canada) inquiring to trade of Fowlds, and Hastings

        41. 8 May 1874, Heintzman and Co., re a certain document which Fowlds is to arrange and sign

        42. 11 May 1874, Boyd, Smith and Co., Peterborough, request quantity of saw logs and boom timber received by Fowlds

        43. 8 June 1874, The Albion (New York), receipt

        44. 9 June 1874, Royal Insurance Company, Peterborough, renewal receipt for policy 530358

        45. 14 June 1874, D. Cook, Cornwall, re renting of Fowlds' mill

        46. 20 June 1874, J.M. Buchanan, (Bank of Montreal), holding of 11 cases of wool knitted goods until further notice

        47. 6 July 1874, N. Manson, Quebec, personal letter

        48. 15 July 1874, Thos. Kelso, Belleville, asking Fowlds to give overdue bill to one Mr. Toms

        49. 20 July 1874, J.M. Buchanan (Bank of Montreal), announces shipping of goods previously stored

        50. 27 July 1874, Buchanan, 10 cases of wool knitted goods held

        51. 19 Aug. 1874, Jas. R. Barker, Cobourg, re brackets on the dam (restraining overflow)

        52. 2 Sept. 1874, Heintzman and Co., receipt for piano and statement of a/c

        53. 16 Dec. 1874, Heintzman, monthly statement

        54. 23 Dec. 1874, Scott and Edwards, Peterborough, re west 23 ft. of Vill. lot 110 South Front and East Bridge St. Hastings (search for title)

        55. 13 Jan. 1875, ____, Peterborough, re rent he is paying for some of Fowlds' property

        56. 2 Feb. 1875, E.A. Macnachtan, Cobourg, re taxes on SW 1/4 of lot 18, 9 con. Percy

        57. 16 Feb. 1875, __, setting up arbitration for a petition of Fowlds

        58. 2 March 1875, J. Blacklock, Toronto, requests renewal of his note

        59. 30 March 1875, Jas. L. Biggar, Parliament House, re an application for one Mr. Huff (Charles)

        60. 5 April 1875, Biggar, receipt of application by Huff

        61. 6 May 1875, Heintzman, receipt of remittance of $50

        62. 12 May 1875, Geo. Barker, Registry Office Peterborough, re lot 12, 5 con. Asphodel and fees ($2)

        63. 2 Aug. 1875, James McMaster, Beaverton, complains of slow business

        64. 11 Sept. 1875, John Garvin (Manager, Aetna Life Insurance Co.) re Fowlds position as dep. attorney and commissioner

        65. 13 Sept. 1875, Dennistoun, re cash value of West Half of lot 4, 5 con. Asphodel

        66. 16 Sept. 1875, S.F. Wood, Belleville, re Grand Junction Railroad

        67. 4 Oct. 1875, W.H. Moore, Peterborough, re cash value of lots 1 & 2 East of Bridge St., Hastings; value of 3/4, lot 13, 7 con. Percy

        68. 5 Oct. 1875, P.P. Cope, Norwood, re iron, Mr. Sharpe brought to him

        69. 28 Dec. 1875, J. Blacklock, re note he holds and shall hold due Fowlds

        70. 30 Dec. 1875, D. Insley, demands deed executed by Fowlds

        71. 18 Nov. 1876, Blacklock, a telegram with financial overtones

        72. 22 Nov. 1876, Blacklock, (same, including a twelve month period to raise a bank draft)

        73. 22 Nov. 1876, G.H. Wilson, manager, Bank of Montreal, in Toronto, an overdue bill of $217.56

        74. 8 Dec. 1876, Geo. N. Yarker, Bank of Montreal, enclosing 2 bank drafts ($100 and $353.51)

        75. 26 Dec. 1876, Yarker, a letter dealing with a matter they shall discuss in Toronto, 27 Dec. 1876

        76. 9 Jan. 1877, Yarker, ditto. (matter dealt with)

        77. 29 July 1877, Blacklock (Toronto Gold Mining Company) re Grand Junction RR (purchase of Rolling Stock)

        78. 3 Jan. 1878, M.C. Cameron, Bank of Montreal v Fowlds, concerns upcoming suit

        79. 7 Jan. 1878, Cameron, trial date changed

        80. 11 Nov. 1878, Cameron, bill of $16 due (for B. of M. v Fowlds case)

        81. 1879, R. Luttrill (Grand Junction and Belleville and North Hastings Railways), concerning tariff rates

        82. 17 March 1879, FWF, Cobourg, B. of M. v Fowlds suit

        83. 31 Dec. 1879, _____, Chicago, personal matters

        84. 31 Dec. 1879, ibid.

        7 Jan. 1880 - 1 Nov. 1883

        Box 3 Folder 4

        1. 1880, envelope from Toronto, marked `paid' on front-piece

        2. 1880, envelope from Glasgow, marked `via Londonderry'

        3. 7 Jan. 1880, A. McKeand, Toronto, inquiring about land (near water, railroad and stands of white poplar)

        4. 8 Jan. 1880, McMichael, Hoskin and Ogden, Toronto, re Bank of Montreal v Fowlds, fees of $15.93

        5. 16 Jan. 1880, Mrs. James Askers, Stirling, re a stave machine she wants to sell for $75

        6. 24 Jan. 1880, W.H. Weaver, Hespeler, inquiry about possibility of joint stock co. to manufacture worsted yarns, and knitting (encouraged by Grand Junction RR) in old cotton mill at Hastings

        7. 30 Jan. 1880, J.M. Jones, Chicago, a letter of condolence on death of Mrs. Jas. Fowlds

        8. envelope for #222

        9. 30 Jan. 1880, A.J. Robb, Rochester, concerning death of Mrs. Fowlds

        10. 8 Feb. 1880, E.O. Buckford, Toronto, re Hastings, Percy and Asphodel debentures; endorses correct estimate ($22,152.37)

        11. 10 Feb. 1880, Harry F. Sharpe (his nephew), re the death of Mrs. Fowlds

        12. envelope for #226

        13. 15 Feb. 1880, R.C. Strickland, Lakefield, re cutting of logs on Jack's (Lake?) and settled share of $250

        14. 3 March 1880, J.M. Jones, Chicago, re a lot 6 (undefined) which has been deeded to him by a Dean

        15. 8 March 1880, McMichael, Hoskin and Ogden, Toronto, a receipt for $16 fees sent by Fowlds

        16. 15 March 1880, F.W. Fowlds, Cobourg, re fire in mill and Bank of Montreal v Fowlds case

        17. 17 March 1880, F.W. Fowlds, Cobourg, re complaint of Bank of Montreal; their solicitors; their legal position

        18. 19 March 1880, J. Henderson, Bank of Toronto, Cobourg, an endorsed draft of J.A. Howard ($100)

        19. 19 March 1880, G. Bickell, Toronto, consoles on loss of wheat in fire

        20. 24 March 1880, M.M. Meikle, Glasgow (cousin of Mrs. Fowlds), condolences (Wm. J. married Mary Meikle)

        21. 30 March 1880, F.W. Fowlds, Cobourg, re purchase of timber from a Mr. Barber

        22. 6 April 1880, F.W. Fowlds, Cobourg, continuation of #236

        23. 8 April 1880, F.W. Fowlds, Cobourg, further developments in Bank of Montreal v Fowlds case

        24. 14 April 1880, ibid.

        25. 16 April 1880, ibid.

        26. 21 April 1880, ibid.

        27. 23 April 1880, ibid.

        28. 28 April 1880, N.J. Butler, Stirling, re lumber he will purchase from Fowlds

        29. 8 May 1880, J. Blacklock, Toronto, moves toward settlement of case (B. of M. v Fowlds)

        30. 9 May 1880, F.W. Fowlds, mainly concerns a Mr. Williamson who it seems was willing to move his business to Hastings

        31. 11 May 1880, F.W. Fowlds, Cobourg, more re postponed examination of Jas. Fowlds due to his ill health

        32. envelope for #246

        33. 12 May 1880, F.W. Fowlds, Cobourg, adjournment for Fall for B. of M. case, convinces Father that all not lost; attempts to bolster his spirits

        34. envelope for 248

        35. 14 May 1880, F.W. Fowlds, Cobourg, re difficulties arising from request for adjournment

        36. 15 May 1880, F.W. Fowlds, Cobourg, adjournment refused

        37. 8 Aug. 1880, F.W. Fowlds, Hastings, family matters incl. change of address of Jas.

        38. envelope dated Aug. 9

        39. envelope addressed to James at Bayview House, Portland, Maine

        40. 18 Aug. 1880, F.W. Fowlds, Cobourg, note saying that his examinations in Toronto not difficult

        41. 19 Aug. 1880, envelope from $255

        42. 19 Aug. 1880, Meikles, Glasgow, a newsletter

        43. 20 Aug. 1880, W.J. Fowlds, Hastings, personal letter, explains finances and health of Hastings' Fowlds and completion of the dam

        44. 7 Sept. 1880, Geo. Yarker, Bank of Montreal, re a/c of J. Blacklock in view of upcoming chancery sitting for Bank of Montreal v Fowlds

        45. 13 Sept. 1880, Henry Lye, Montreal (National Insurance Co.) re Hastings Cotton Mill, mention of a successful example in Bradford, England

        46. envelope dated Nov. 1880

        47. 10 Dec. 1880, Geo. N. Yarker, Toronto, settlement of $3000

        48. 17 Dec. 1880, J.E. Berkeley Smith, Bursar, University and Colleges, Toronto; requests valuation of S 1/2 lot 3, 8 con. Percy twp.

        49. 9 Feb. 1881, Dennistoun Bros. and Hall, Peterborough, re Shea (property value in lot 15, 6 con. Percy, for sale)

        50. 16 Feb. 1881, Fauquier (?), Grand Junction RR, Belleville, re bullock pens; need to purchase road for approach to pens for RR

        51. 4 March 1881, W. Sutherland, (Grand Junction RR), cc. John Galloway, Keene P.O., $78 cheque to Fowlds

        52. 21 April 1881, W.J. Shaw, Galt, inquiring after Fowlds' building and machinery with purchase in mind

        53. 28 April 1881, Meikles, Glasgow, re land in Hastings, family concerns and Land Leaguers

        54. 16 May 1881, George Ward, Toronto, re Hastings Mill; machinery he has to rent

        55. 3 Aug. 1881, Charles Blackwell (Midland RR of Canada and Grand Junction RR), order for timber for culverts

        56. 5 Aug. 1881, Chas. Blackwell, agrees to Fowlds' price of $13 per 1000

        57. 13 Aug. 1881, Chas. Blackwell, copy of letter of 3rd

        58. 20 Aug. 1881, Julia McDonald, seeking advice from Fowlds about selling her property

        59. 22 Sept. 1881, J.M. Jones, Chicago, newsletter concerning family and dealings in Hastings

        60. 8 Feb. 1882, E.O. Bickford, Toronto re debts incurred against Fowlds

        61. 13 Feb. 1882, ditto, identifies debtor as Maclise

        62. 16 Feb. 1882, ditto, cheque of $100 for Maclise a/c

        63. 12 May 1882, J.W. Jones (?), Cobourg, re Fowlds' health

        64. 27 May 1882, Alan Ferguson, Millbrook, re brick for Clarendon Hotel

        65. 11 July 1882, J.H.A. Scott, Yorkville, offering comfortable lodgings

        66. 7 Sept. 1882, D. Ewing (Sect'y, Liberal Conservative Association), certifies Jas. duly appointed delegate to Convention 13 Sept. 1882

        67. 3 Oct. 1882, W.E. Roxborough, Norwood, to J.H.A. Hall, Yorkville, funds sent as requested (for Fowlds?)

        68. 6 Nov. 1882, J.H.A. Scott, Yorkville, no antecedent for this letter concerning a court case

        69. 7 Nov. 1882, Scott, more including great criticism of W.E. Roxborough

        70. 1882, Scott, same case and story

        71. 10 Nov. 1882, envelope for #285

        72. 16 Jan. 1883, D. Maclise, Belfast, Ireland, speaks of travel in the British Isles

        73. Feb. 1883, E.O. Bickford, more problems with Macline matter

        74. 29 March 1883, Chas. Wynn, Peterborough, acknowledgement of letter of Fowlds of 17th inst.

        75. 30 March 1883, Alex Douglas, Norham, re new hotel for rent in Hastings

        76. envelope for #289

        77. 12 May 1883, E.A. MacNachtan, calls meeting of Council for 12 June 1883

        78. 1 Nov. 1883, E.A. MacNachtan, calls meeting of Council for 11 Dec. 1883

        Letters sent, 25 June 1849 - 6 Sept. 1880

        Box 3 Folder 5

        1. 25 June 1849, to Margaret Fowlds, family concerns

        2. 4 July 1850, to J.S. Begley, from Belleville, re Crooks' Land on the river and the question of damages to his mill (W L/2 1 4, 8 con. and E 1/2 lot 4, 7 con.) - criticizes Hall's report (1844)

        3. 26 Oct. 1850, to G.W. Nannie, from Asphodel, re flooded lands in lots 1 & 2, 1 con. Asphodel; rejects offer of L30 for his cleared land

        4. 26 Oct. 1850, to Francis Hall, Clerk for the Board of Arbitrators, re same matter, ascertaining damages to property

        5. 29 July 1856, to Peter Pearce, Reeve, Asphodel, (see #14) from Cobourg, (letter actually from a Mr. Rutland) re construction of a `gents' in the school (public) and a bridge (combining counties of Peterborough and Northumberland)

        6. 20 Aug. 1856, to (unnamed) from Toronto, re two lots in Dummer and the difficulties of their acknowledgement; reference to Department of Crown Lands

        7. 23 Aug. 1856, to (unnamed) from Hastings, same land settlement; speaks of mill and mentions (M?) Boyd (local lumber merchant); family matters (mother, Eliza)

        8. 11 May 1863, to Malcolm McGregor, from Hastings, re Margaret's illness

        9. 20 June 1863, to Rev. D.M. McAleese, re the economics of running the mill; (eg. tariffs, samples of produce); reference to J. Blacklock

        10. 22 Jan. 1864, to `Mr.' Walker, from Hastings, re an unpaid note

        11. 4 Feb. 1865, to Darling, Montreal, re a/c with Bank of Montreal; difficulties of operating a business (see earlier letters)

        12. 7 June 1865, to Jos. MacKay, Montreal, re a/c with Bank of Montreal (see earlier letters)

        13. 1 Jan. 1868, receipt of L5.13.9 for G. Burnham M.D.

        14. 1 Jan. 1868, oath of deposition sworn before Richard Birdsall concerning attack of his (F's) person

        15. 24 Feb. 1869, to G.N. Assilton, Gananoque, re census of village; description of village population industry, etc.

        16. 3 Nov. 1870, to Darling from Hastings, re an unsold portion of property; negotiations with W.E. Roxburgh, Norwood; suggests $500 price

        17. 12 May 1874, exports and imports reported in letter to F. ____

        18. 18 July 1874, to W.J. Buchanan, Manager, Bank of Montreal, Toronto, re shipping of goods held by Bank (see earlier letters)

        19. 6 Sept. 1880, to G. W. Yarker, Manager, Bank of Montreal (refer to #'s 205, 206, 207, 259, 262)

        312a. 14 March 1881, to G. Fauquier, re the road on town line (see #265)

        Papers as councillor; legal papers 1850-1869

        Box 3 Folder 6

        1. 17 Nov. 1851, commission of Fowlds as Queen's Bench commissioner

        2. 1 Dec. 1857, indenture of lease between D.M. McAleese of Percy twp. and William C. Clarke of Percy twp., concerning lot 21, 12 con. Percy -- Fowlds the agent, J. Sharpe the witness

        3. 19 Dec. 1859, called for evidence to Court and Petty Jury; bill of indictment against William Clarke

        4. 24 Dec. 1860, summons to Court of Common Pleas at suit of Bank of Toronto (ten days hence): claim of $800

        5. 14 Jan. 1862, sworn before Fowlds: mortgage contract of J. Kemp and D. Bartley; clearance of title for building owned by J. W. Roberts

        6. 14 Jan. 1862, sworn before Fowlds: payment of debts of Alexander McDonnell; clearance of title to building owned by Roberts

        7. 15 Jan. 1862, sworn before Fowlds; payment of debts of J. W. Roberts; resigns all title to building (#'s 317 & 318) to Henry Lye

        8. 15 Jan. 1862, sworn before Fowlds, by Roberts and Lye, the contract concerning building in Hastings; Roberts to work for Lye

        9. 20 Feb. 1862, statement of a/c, the municipality of Asphodel: Henry Lye and Chas. Sheppard auditors; Jas. Fowlds councillor

        10. 6 Jan. 1864, contract, Fowlds with H. Cumming, Alnwick twp.; sale of pine timber on lot 16, 5 con. Alnwick. Pine on con. line between 4 & 5 con. of Alnwick

        11. 13 Nov. 1868, discharge of mortgage by William M. Orr sworn before Fowlds; mortgage held of Andrew Linn, Hastings

        12. 5 Jan. 1869, articles of agreement, John Breckenridge with United Counties of Northumberland and Durham and Peterborough

        Militia rolls and accounts

        Box 3 Folder 7

        1. nd, militia rolls

        2. 5 June 1848, Jas. Fowlds made quarter-master of 3rd battalion Peterborough militia

        3. 16 Feb. 1869, appointed captain in Reserve Militia #5 Company Division, Regimental Division of East Northumberland

        4. envelope for #327

        5. Canada - Reserve Militia, enrolment instructions and appointments, 1869

        6. Militia rolls, #5 Company Division, Regimental Division, East Northumberland (6 March 1869)

        7. 7 March 1870, Fowlds made captain of #5 Company Division

        Notes, memos, 1855-1884

        Box 3 Folder 8

        1. nd, receipt book

        2. nd, memo

        3. nd, memo

        4. nd, postscript, Johnson and Brown mentioned: note letters from McAleese

        5. 14 Sept., Barbara MacGregor, writing to her aunt (Mrs. Fowlds?)

        6. 21 Dec., memo of an a/c

        7. 18 May 1855, phrenological charts of Jas. Fowlds by H. Pollock M.D., explanation of Fowlds character

        8. 5 Dec. 1863, receipt by J. Campbell of $20 from McGregor (see letters concerning Campbell v MacGregor suit)

        9. 1864, expenditures of Percy twp.

        10. 9 Nov. 1865, receipt from G. Willar

        11. 1 April 1866, New York Albion, receipt of payment

        12. 13 Feb. 1869, funeral notice of Malcolm McGregor

        13. 1872, picnic, assorted papers concerning picnic held to support Hastings cemetery

        14. 16 Feb. 1874, New York Albion, receipt of payment

        15. 5 Oct. 1874, New York Albion, remittance of $8 requested

        16. 1 Jan. 1875, Daily Intelligencer, Belleville (M. Bowell), remittance of $1.66 due

        17. 28 Jan. 1875, re #347

        18. 1874-1875, receipts

        19. 5 March 1875, Intelligencer, $1.66 remitted

        20. 1882-1883, accounts

        21. 21 Dec. 1883, Jas. Middleton, memo of an account

        22. nd, envelope

        23. Funeral notice of James S. Fowlds

        Frederick W. Fowlds, correspondence, 13 Oct. 1875 - 20 Feb. 1906

        Box 4 Folder 1

        13 Oct. 1875 - 20 Dec. 1877 Letters arrived in this time period only from James S. Fowlds and Lewis Fowlds.

        Jas. S. Fowlds: 1,2,4,6,7,9,11,15-17, 21, 23-28, 30-31, 33-36, 38-39, 42

        Lewis Fowlds: 3,5,8,10,12-14,19- 20,22,29,32,37,40-1

        5 Jan. 1878 - 6 Dec. 1879

        Box 4 Folder 2

        Correspondence as Box 4 Folder 1 Jas. S. Fowlds: 43-45, 47-48, 50, 53 (see bank correspondence), 56-57 (see bank correspondence), 60-63 (see bank correspondence), 65-70,72-75,76 (see bank correspondence), 81 (see Grand Junction RR correspondence), 82-86, 88, 90-107 (see bank correspondence)

        Lewis Fowlds: 46,49,51-52,54-55,58- 59,71,80,87,89

        *25 Feb. 1880 - 20 Dec. 1888

        Box 4 Folder 3

        Jas. Fowlds: 108-116,118-125,127-128

        1. 10 May 1880, E.O. Bickford, to E. Fauquier re construction of piers

        2. 7 Nov. 1880, E.F. Robb, Rochester, re his proclamation of support for the Republican party

        also letters 131, 133, 135, 140

        1. 3 June 1881, F.J. Fotheringham, Santa Monica, writes of life in California

        2. Davisville, Yolo Co. (Fotheringham) remarks on number of consumptives in California, and number of Canadians (Ontarians)

        Maggie Fowlds: 132, 137, 138, 144

        Theresa Fowlds (writes about Maggie's illness): 134, 136, 139, 141, 142, 143

        1. 28 Oct. 1885, T.S. Clarke, Manager, Bank of Montreal, receipt of $16 for ammunition

        2. 20 Dec. 1888, Harry W. Raxhad, Montreal, re death of his son and Fowlds' consoling letters

        16 Feb. 1891 - 18 Dec. 1906

        Box 4 Folder 4

        1. 16 Feb. 1891, McCarthy, Osler, Hoskin and Creelman, Toronto, re settlement of claims with Railways and Canals department

        2. 29 July 1891, A.F. Moore, re claim for damages

        3. 10 July 1894, McCarthy, Osler, Hoskin and Creelman, department had abandoned claim to clause forbidding Fowlds to alter or straighten raceway

        4. 12 Dec. 1895, Richard B. Rogers, superintending engineer, Trent Canal, a tracing and description of Canal land at Hastings

        5. description mentioned in #150

        6. 6 Aug. 1897, envelope addressed to Fowlds from New York

        7. 26 Jan. 1901, H.M. Fowlds, the postal addresses of the employees of Fowlds Bros.

        8. 12 Aug. 1901, letters of Antonia Solis (brother-in-law of Fowlds) asking Fowlds to take care of his daughter (F's niece) Mary

        9. 12 Oct. 1901, Luis Mas Gutierrez, Valencia, announces the death of Antonio Solis

        10. 14 Oct. 1901, Emilia Solis, from Santa Elena, re death of her father (Antonia Solis)

        11. 21 Oct. 1901, testaments of Antonia Solis

        12. 20 March 1905, W.M. Fowlds, postmaster, re mail deliveries to the Fowlds Bros.

        159-181. correspondence of H.A. Mulhern, Manager The Central Milling Company, Peterborough, re proposition by Fowlds of sale of his mill

        Frederick W. Fowlds, correspondence, 16 March 1913 - 25 Feb. 1919; notes, bills, Spanish prisoner letters of Solis

        Box 5 Folder 1

        Undated correspondence from Donald (his son)

        1. 15 June

        2. 24 Jan.

        3. 28 Aug., writes on general wartime affairs, placement of troops, whereabouts of Helen (Fowlds)

        4. 24 Sept.

        Correspondence from Donald, 16 March 1913 - 25 Oct. 1918

        Box 5 Folder 2

        1. 16 March 1913, Preeceville, Saskatchewan, in training

        2. 26 Oct. 1913, Glenavon, Saskatchewan, in training

        3. 13 May 1916, ___, Belgium, a war letter (trench life, etc.)

        4. 24 April 1917, France

        5. 29 May 1917, B.E.F. news of Helen and trench life

        6. 30 May 1917, official letter (`I am quite well', etc.)

        7. 7 July 1917, B.E.F. French army, airplane attacks

        8. 25 July 1917, B.E.F. change of position, news of Helen

        9. 28 July 1917, official letter

        10. 8 Aug. 1917, B.E.F. French village billets, Fowlds' boat back home, news of Eric

        11. 26 Aug. 1917, no sign of move

        12. 9 Sept. 1917, coffee talk

        13. 5 Nov. 1917, news of Helen, Canadian press reaction to Allied offensive

        14. 6 Dec. 1917, Allied offensive

        15. 11 Dec. 1917, official letter

        16. 3 Jan. 1918, unsettled life of soldier, his story of Cambrai

        17. 10 Jan. 1918, notes that he seldom sees Canadian troops

        18. 4 March 1918, entry of U.S. into war

        19. 18 April 1918, wounded in action (in left arm)

        20. 8 May 1918, coffee talk

        21. 21 May 1918, at divisional reinforcement camp

        22. 30 June 1918, Austrians stopped, American involvement, news from Helen

        23. 20 July 1918, inactive life

        24. 8 Sept. 1918, dull letter, cafes and beer in France

        25. 4 Oct. 1918, allied offensive, Austrian resistance, PoW's

        26. 25 Oct. 1918, news from Helen

        Correspondence from Eric, 14 Jan. 1914 - 6 April 1916 (212-263)

        Box 5 Folder 3

        1. nd, Val Cartier One, dull

        2. 14 Jan. 1914, Lark Hill Camp, dull

        3. 31 Aug. 1914, Val Cartier, training and equipment

        4. 25 Sept. 1914, waiting for marching orders

        5. 18 Oct. 1914, S.S. Zeeland, headed for Plymouth, discipline, English railroads, route marches

        6. 2 Nov. 1914, Salisbury Plain, dull

        7. 6 Dec. 1914, Lark Hill Camp, Divisional Engineers Camp, Canadian Expeditionary Force, building camps

        8. 9 Dec. 1914, `Christmas letter', describes life in company huts

        9. 5 Jan. 1915, Christmas-time, his discoveries in London, rumours of move to France

        10. money orders mentioned in #220

        11. 31 Jan. 1915, Idworth, moving to France, gives his future mailing address

        12. 3 March 1915, first mention of Marryat; billets in France; airplanes, artillery (war effort), trench life

        13. 3 March 1915, official letter

        14. 11 March 1915, official letter

        15. 24 March 1915, trench life in battle; reflections on battle theatre

        16. 29 March 1915, no word of moving, letter from Department of Railways and Canals

        17. 29 March 1915, waiting for advance; news from Helen

        18. 4 April 1915, First Canadian Contingent, British Expeditionary Force, Second Field Co., Canadian Engineers; move coming

        19. 20 April 1915, official letter

        20. 25 April 1915, official letter

        21. 3 May 1915, personal letter, mentions relief at having survived last battle

        22. 8 May 1915, Canadian troop advances; describes French soldiers uniform; remarks on number of casualties

        23. 19 May 1915, rumours of early peace; billeting in France; news from Helen

        24. 31 May 1915, official letter

        25. 5 June 1915, mentions write-up of Montreal Star on division

        26. 9 June 1915, news from Helen; queries election results back home

        27. 13 June 1915, rumors of move

        28. 30 June 1915, nothing of interest, thanks fro tobacco

        29. 4 July 1915, gives daily routine on July 1st; news from Helen; writes about war (game)

        30. 13 July 1915, official letter

        31. 19 July 1915, official letter

        32. 21 July 1915, fighting news, Ypres, coal strikes

        33. 25 July 1915, official letter

        34. 31 July 1915, official letter

        35. 31 July 1915, mentions allowance on envelopes

        36. 3 Aug. 1915, philosophies on war; news from Helen, (in Malta); dull, life in reserve

        37. 20 Aug. 1915, recalls Punch cartoon on trench-digging Canada's reputation in England

        38. 29 Aug. 1915, official letter

        39. 9 Sept. 1915, official letter

        40. 15 Sept. 1915, official letter

        41. 24 Sept. 1915, official letter

        42. 1 Oct. 1915, official letter

        43. 7 Oct. 1915, official letter

        44. 20 Oct. 1915, official letter

        45. 7 Nov. 1915, official letter

        46. 27 Nov. 1915, BACK IN ENGLAND: Lutton House, Selling, Faversham, Kent

        12 March 1916 - 25 Feb. 1919

        Box 5 Folder 4

        1. 1916, Lutton House, theories on conscription, especially of `talk of Canada raising 5,000,000 men'

        2. 1916, Lutton House, speaks of chat with Heeman, representative of Montreal Gazette; more on conscription (Lord Derby)

        3. 12 March 1916, Zeppelin raids; tightening-up of censorship

        4. 28 March 1916, news from Marryat and Don, none from Helen, gives Marryat's address

        5. 6 April 1916, not much news except further talk about Zeppelins

        6. 13 April 1916, the war: Russians, Zeppelins, sees it as continuing for three more years

        263a. 3 May 1916

        1. 8 May 1916, small description of countryside

        2. 11 May 1916, Zepp raids, mail to France

        3. 15 June 1916, Kitchener's death, news from Don, none from Marryat

        4. 27 June 1916, Lutton House, reports that 2nd Battalion `rumoured all cut to pieces'; mentions price of stock in Faversham

        5. 19 Oct. 1916, Lympne Castle C.C.H.; Lympne in Hythe; with Don in London; moving into Intelligence

        6. 20 Jan. 1917, Crowborough, camp conditions; news from Helen

        7. 24 Feb. 1917, official letter

        8. 3 May 1917, official letter

        9. 16 May 1917, official letter

        10. 7 June 1917, official letter

        11. 24 June 1917, official letter

        12. 10 July 1917, official letter

        275a. 1917, B.E.F., general information

        1. 28 July 1917, news from Don and Helen; describes battle scene

        2. 2 Aug. 1917, conscription, food question in England

        3. 4 Oct. 1917, only news of projected leaves

        4. 26 Oct. 1917, conscription, French offensive, attitude that Germans (Fritz) badly beaten

        5. 13 Nov. 1917, battle conditions

        6. 27 Nov. 1917, official letter

        7. 29 Dec. 1917, news from Don and Fort Garry Co., election in Canada and conscription

        8. 1 May 1918, Seaford (England): paucity of food, news of Don

        9. 24 Oct. 1918, news of Helen; describes weather

        10. 17 Nov. 1918, running class in Map Reading; brief mention of Armistice

        11. 25 Feb. 1919, giving Sapper Eric Fowlds address to F.W. Fowlds

        Copies of letters sent, 22 April 1880 - 6 Oct. 1905

        Box 5 Folder 5

        1. 22 April 1880, to G.B. Shaw, from Hastings, re the construction of a Cotton Factory

        2. 28 June 1902, to `Shea', re value of a stretch of land inquired about

        3. 6 Oct. 1905, to H.A. Mulhern (see 159 - 1810): his offer stands at $24,000. He explains his estimate and criticizes Mulhern's informants

        4. 18 Feb. 1919, to Adjutant-General, Militia Department, Ottawa, Ontario. Requests whereabouts of Eric

        (NOTE: #'s 287-290 used twice)

        Notes, memos, legal papers

        Box 5 Folder 6

        1. 5 April 1876, admission as apprentice to Provincial Surveyors, Ontario

        2. 5 July 1877, bound to serve John D. Armour, Cobourg (solicitor)

        3. 21 May 1878, duly admitted to Law Society of Upper Canada

        4. 1884, accounts of M.A. Fowlds with F.W. Fowlds

        5. 6 July 1885, receipt for $.50 from F.W.F.

        6. 8 July 1885, receipt for $8.00 from F.W.F.

        7. 18 July 1885, articles requested by Fowlds forwarded by Kingston and Pembroke

        8. 30 July 1885, shooting practice results

        9. 3 Aug. 1885, receipt for $16.00 for ammunition

        10. 11 Aug. 1885, receipt of 1 box cartridges from Sharbot Lake to Norwood

        11. 20 Aug. 1885, another receipt from same source

        12. 28 Aug. 1885, Hastings Rifle Association, receipt of $1.50 from Howard and Sons

        13. 28 Oct. 1885, receipt for $16.00 for ammunition

        14. 30 Oct. 1885, Militia Store Office, Kingston, Snider Ball Ammunition requisition

        15. 2 Nov. 1885, receipt for 1 box ammunition

        16. 4 Nov. 1885, Hastings Rifle Association, receipt from J. Peters (Staple and Fancy Dry Goods, etc.), Hastings

        17. 6 Aug. 1887, American Architect and Building News, #606

        18. 27 Dec. 1888, marriage registration of F.W. Fowlds

        19. 9 Dec. 1893, American Architect and Building News, #937

        20. 1 Dec. 1894, ditto: #988

        21. 23 July 1897, Dinah Gray et al, power of attorney given to F.W.F.

        22. nd, Inland Architect and News Record, #4

        23. 16 Oct. 1901, Copia de la Escritura de testamento Otorgada por Antonia Solis Ros a favour de Emilia Solis Fowlds ante el Notario (in Valencia) Spanish prisoner letters

        24. 1 April 1902, F.W. Fowlds to Margaret A. Fowlds, assignment of agreement (indenture) to title of land owned by Wm. Hill

        25. 16 Jan. 1904, F.W. Fowlds to Margaret A. Fowlds, assignment of agreement (indenture) to title of land owned by Wm. Londerville

        26. 1904, accounts of M.A. Fowlds

        27. 15 Dec. 1906, L.F. Clarry, Solicitor for Union Bank of Canada (Warkworth), re F.W. Fowlds, refuses to support Fowlds need for funds

        28. 4 March 1909, Union Bank to F.W. Fowlds et al, notice of exercising power of sale, demands payment of $4750.38 and interest

        29. 28 Oct. 1911, Auditoria de Guerra de Cartagena (A.R. Roland), in Spanish

        30. 21 July 1914, Commission appointing Fowlds Notary Public

        317-320. memos, notes, undated

        Correspondence of Mrs. Elizabeth M. Fowlds

        From Donald, 18 Feb. 1912 - 20 Oct. 1912 and undated

        Box 6 Folder 1

        1. nd, Thorncliffe, news from Helen, local news and queries

        2. nd, local news, ball team, bank business

        3. nd, Glenavon, bank business; living in small towns in the West, his experiences

        4. nd, Glenavon, penitentiary commission report, his ideas; weather

        5. nd, La Fleche, Saskatchewan, news from Helen, Fred; describes conditions of country around where he lives

        6. nd, La Fleche, country, crop and volunteers

        7. nd, La Fleche, bank business; writes of Helen; ideas on German advances

        8. 18 Feb. 1912, Winnipeg, chatty letter (just moved to the West, he describes initial reactions)

        9. 24 Feb. 1912, Winnipeg, social life

        10. 10 March 1912, Winnipeg, bridge club in Hastings; his Aunt Edna (actress); hockey in Winnipeg; militia drill

        11. 22 March 1912, nostalgia

        12. 17 May 1912, business shop talk; mentions that unemployed mainly Russians and Austians

        13. 13 Aug. 1912, penniless, pay increase, theatre, family questions

        14. 15 Sept. 1912, Yorkton, chatty letter

        15. 20 Oct. 1912, chatty letter

        From Donald, 3 Jan. 1913 - 7 Dec. 1913

        Box 6 Folder 2

        1. 3 Jan. 1913, Yorkton, thanks for Christmas amenities

        2. 5 Feb. 1913, birthday greetings; Don to move to Preece; social life

        3. 16 Feb. 1913, Preeceville, business

        4. 6 Sept. 1913, Glenavon, optimistic about life in Glenavon; speaks of his way of life

        5. 10 Oct. 1913, asks of family; speaks of his hunting; and of crops harvest

        6. 2 Nov. 1913, now pessimistic about Glenavon, `one of the poorest towns you would find'

        7. 23 Nov. 1913, very pessimistic, noting interesting to repeat

        8. 7 Dec. 1913, regrets life in Glenavon; repeats his daily routine, one aspect of his life which he finds enjoyable

        5 Jan. 1914 - 24 Sept. 1916

        Box 6 Folder 3

        1. 5 Jan. 1914, Glenavon, business talk shop

        2. 10 April 1914, weather; his digs; business affairs; his health

        3. 26 April 1914, gopher-shooting, business

        4. 28 May 1914, bank inspection; Wolsely, Sask., financial situation, I.O.D.E.

        5. 31 May 1914, news from Helen; local affairs; his dental situation

        6. 26 March 1915, Preeceville - stranger in a strange land, he describes first days there; news of Edna

        7. 26 April 1915, Pelly, Sask., volunteered for the war; describes Red River in flood conditions; wants to leave `small town' atmosphere of Saskatchewan

        8. 21 May 1915, into Fort Garry Horse; (Winnipeg) begins to talk about the war; inquires after family

        9. 15 July 1915, Doukhabor villages; alcohol outlets in Pelly; Pelly boys at front (war); describes peculiar types he has dealt with in Pelly

        10. 19 Dec. 1915, how he is going to spend Christmas

        11. 20 Feb. 20, 1916, temperance in Manitoba; says boys enlisted to `escape' from Pelly

        12. 9 April 1916, impatient to get into war; business shop talk; weather report; basically the letter of a malcontent

        13. 24 Sept. 1916, Witley Camp, overseas, describes the countryside; reminiscences of journey and first few days

        From Donald: 1 March 1917 - 30 Dec. 1917

        Box 6 Folder 4

        1. 1 March 1917, British Expeditionary Force, war news (soldiers billets, trench life, etc.)

        2. 22 May 1917, sees long war shaping up; family gossip; rations; speaks of his troop

        3. 31 May 1917, official letter

        4. 7 June 1917, short letter informing them of his troop position and news from Helen

        5. 26 June 1917, news from Eric; `up the line' hoping to see American troops

        6. 19 July 1917, no fighting; describes country after fighting

        7. 2 Aug. 1917, billeted; news from Helen and Eric

        8. 3 Sept. 1917, preparing for winter billets; news from Helen (Scotland); cavalry field-day

        9. 28 Sept. 1917, peace-time soldiering: he finds it boring and letters come with difficulty

        10. 28 Oct. 1917, describes billet; disclaims his desire to be an officer

        11. 11 Dec. 1917, inactive; talks of

        General note

        From Donald, 17 Jan. 1918 - 25 Sept. 1918

        Box 6 Folder 5

        1. 17 Jan. 1918, weather, talks of inactive life

        2. 13 Feb. 1918, inactive, no casualties, battle noise mentioned; news from Eric; newspaper accounts of war

        3. 25 April 1918, German offensive; American troop movements

        4. 12 May 1918, more enjoyable billet; social life of films and concerts

        5. 29 June 1918, writes of poppies in bloom; food situation; newspaper accounts of action; American troops

        6. 29 Aug. 1918, speaks of leave in England with Eric and Helen; glad to get back to France; notes Germans in retreat

        7. 3 Sept. 1918, inactive since return from England, talks of his horse

        8. 25 Sept. 1918, hostility of villagers to cavalry after some troops mistreated them; poppy seeds; mentions poem `In Flander's Fields'

        Correspondence from Eric (with Mrs. Elizabeth Fowlds)

        20 July 1909 - 14 Dec. 1915

        Box 7 Folder 1

        1. nd, coffee talk

        2. nd, letter from Peterborough, nothing of interest

        3. nd, letter from Toronto, job opportunity

        4. 20 July 1909, enrolled in school of science

        5. 4 Feb. 1912, school life; his subjects and attempts at relaxation

        6. 28 Aug. 1914, Val Cartier One: daily routine; camp spirit

        7. 26 Sept. 1914, Val Cartier: Canadian Overseas Expeditionary Force, ibid.

        8. 1 Oct. 1914, S.S. Zeeland: en route, gives London address

        9. 2 Oct. 1914, postcard of S.S. Zeeland

        10. 12 Oct. 1914, S.S. Zeeland; writes of trip; health; describes convoy

        11. 14 Oct. 1914, (letter to Mr. Fowlds) S.S. Zeeland: in sight of land; notes future training on Salisbury to compensate for training in Canada

        12. 7 Jan. 1915, Lark Hill: writes of their future plans presently under discussion; describes London and English way of life; war situation

        13. 1915, Downe Hall, Kent: more on English life and some talk about conditions in France

        14. 1915, Faversham, Christmas greetings

        15. 1915, Selling, three weeks leave at Luton

        16. 1915, one week leave

        17. 23 Jan. 1915, Lark Hill Camp - mix- up in pay; rumours of move; camp routine

        18. 18 Feb. 1915, France - first indication of censorship; understandably an innocuous letter

        19. 25 Feb. 1915, official letter (field service post card)

        20. 27 Feb. 1915, France - at the front, bills; news from Helen

        21. 18 May 1915, France - written after sinking of L.; weather, comments on news from home; mentions some old buddies still alive in war

        22. 30 May 1915, official letter

        23. 1 June 1915, France - news from Helen; army life v civil

        24. 7 June 1915, telegram - acknowledges that he is alright

        25. 11 June 1915, official letter

        26. 15 June 1915, France - talks of Lusitania; companionship with Marryat

        27. 26 June 1915, official letter

        28. 19 July 1915, news from Helen; remarks that this is the end of his first year there

        29. 9 Aug. 1915, France - Canadian mail slow; news of his company (officers batmen, etc.)

        30. 19 Aug. 1915, enjoying life; news from Helen

        31. 8 Sept. 1915, inactive; trench life `romance of war'; news from Dardenelles; eye problem

        32. 26 Sept. 1915, his calculus and trigonometry; original personnel from Val Camp all gone (dead, wounded, ill)

        33. 11 Oct. 1915, France - battle theatre (artillery); meals; describes some of his cronies

        34. 20 Oct. 1915, official letter

        35. 22 Oct. 1915, battle theatre; morale; possibility of a commission; talks of being in the battle (`through the mill')

        36. 6 Nov. 1915, going on leave; reassures E. of Helen's health

        37. 14 Dec. 1915, Luton House Selling - Convalescent Hospital for Canadian Soldiers. New Year greetings: more information on the idea of a commission

        16 Jan. 1916 - 18 Dec. 1923

        Box 7 Folder 2

        1. 1916, amusing letter with a small poem at end

        2. 16 Jan. 1916, Luton House gives daily route at Hospital; describes inmates and nursing staff; some news of Helen

        3. 19 Jan. 1916, asks for books (continues to study surveying and construction methods)

        4. 1 Feb. 1916, busy at books, etc.; not anxious to return to Front

        5. 20 March 1916, same as #97, travels in Kent

        6. 26 March 1916, nondescript

        7. 24 June 1916, speaks of the petty politics inside a regiment; motoring in Kent

        8. envelope for #100

        9. 15 Feb. 1917, postcard

        10. 4 March 1917, Base, nostalgia for Hastings; homesickness

        11. 9 June 1917, official letter

        12. 5 Oct. 1917, official letter

        13. 28 Oct. 1917, Salisbury Plain, disillusionment with army life

        14. 26 Nov. 1918, war over, coming home

        15. 10 Dec. 1918, Seaford, bored; letter from Helen; food from home

        16. 7 March 1921, Kilo 100 (Tampico Tamps, Mexico); first letter on new job

        17. 25 Sept. 1921, Kilo 100, changing jobs, going to Chijol

        18. 17 Sept. 192(?), F.C. Mexicano, Zimapan, Hidalgo, Mexico, nothing of any but ordinary interests (an eclipse)

        19. 29 Nov. 192(?), Las Adjuntas: life in Mexico, language, etc., Presbyterian revival in Canada

        20. 7 Dec. 192(?), Compania der Ferrocarril Mexicano, Christmas greetings

        21. 27 March 1923, Apailado, Mexico, shop talk; job-seeking

        22. 22 July 1923, Hacienda de Tzijay, his programme of work, future plans, Church union of Hastings

        23. 7 April 192(?), job offer in Venezuala; Catholic question in Mexico

        24. 19 Oct. 192(?), Manzanillo, Mexico; in his own words `nothing much to yarn about'

        25. 4 Dec. 192(?), Manzanillo, new job

        26. 9 Dec. 1923, Adjunta, relates his health, business conditions

        27. 18 Dec. 1923, Los Camarones, flora in Mexico; living conditions landmarks and sights

        Correspondence from Helen (Fowlds), undated from Toronto before embarking for England; aboard S.S. Zeeland

        Box 7 Folder 3

        121-128. nd, writes of nursing in Toronto and later voyage to England

        Correspondence from London

        Box 7 Folder 4

        129-145. nd, probably 1915-1916; from various points in London, sightseeing, war-time events; news of Don and Eric; nursing life

        Correspondence from England, 1915-1918

        Box 7 Folder 5

        1. nd, Glasgow; describes Scotland

        147-148. nd, Folkestone, experiences in England

        1. nd, Matlock Bath, news from brothers

        150-167. nd, no place names, addresses, etc.

        1. nd, Matlock Bath

        Correspondence from France

        Box 8 Folder 1

        169-170. nd, Boulogne-sur-mer: censorship; family news

        171-172. nd, Dunkirk: in France, billeting and travel

        173-174. nd, No. 1 Can. Stationary Hospital: battle news

        175-199. nd, np: nothing that Eric and Don might have said

        (186. no signature but in Eric's handwriting)

        Correspondence and papers (notes)

        Correspondence from the Mediterranean and Aegean

        Box 8 Folder 2

        200-203. nd, Cairo

        204-205. nd, Salojica

        206-218. nd, Lemnos

        1. nd, Malta

        220-222. nd, miscellaneous letters, no postal address

        1. nd, waiting for Gerald (Marryat); civil life

        Notes, abstracts, papers

        Box 8 Folder 3

        224-228. list of wills given to Gerald Marryat (and Mrs. Marryat)

        229-230. nd, herein follows the bills received by the Marryat's

        1. 1920

        232-233. 1927

        235-244. 1930

        245-312. 1931

        313-346. 1932

        347-349. 1933

        350-352. 1935

        353-354. 1936

        1. 1939

        356-357. 1942

        358-359. 1943

        360-362. two envelopes to contain these bills

        1. letter dated 5 Feb. 1875; a receipt

        Correspondence of Margaret Fowlds

        Box 8 Folder 4

        12 March 1876, Lewis Fowlds, Hastings, re band concert in Westwood; Daily Life

        Correspondence and war reports, etc.

        Box 9 Folder 1

        1. nd, from Eric in France; news of Helen and rationing

        2. 31 March 1915, from Eric in France; trench life

        3. 13 Feb. 1916, from Eric; a snapshot postcard of himself

        Miscellaneous items

        Box 9 Folder 2

        1. nd, promotion exams Jr IV to Sr IV

        2. nd, promotion results

        3. 28 Jan. 1908, reference from Hastings druggist concerning D. Fowlds

        4. 20 July 1903, entrance examination passed for admittance to High School

        5. a composition of E. Fowlds

        6. nd, snapshot postcard, explains picture of three men on reverse side

        10-16. newspaper accounts of battle of Cambrai 8 Oct. 1918

        17-31. accounts of Fowlds' death: obituaries, testament, etc.

        1. 4 Aug. 1915, D.G. Fowlds appointed Commissioner to administer oaths

        2. photo of Donald in uniform

        3. postcard from Eric: nd/np

        Letters sent

        1. 4 July (1912?), to his grandma, re local festivities (Donald)

        Eric Fowlds - Correspondence

        Correspondence 21 Aug. 1914 - 14 April 1929

        Box 10 Folder 1

        1. 21 Aug. 1914, leave of absence from Department of Railways and Canals

        1a. 26 June 1916, official letter from Marryat

        1. 12 July 1916, from D. McGrath, Belgium re one `George Moore' and Marryat (Gerald)

        2. 30 Aug. 1916, telegram notification of F.W. Fowlds death

        3. 10 Feb. 1919, disembarkation orders

        4. 14 April 1919, discharge notice

        Miscellaneous materials

        Box 10 Folder 2

        6-12. 1903(?), public school examinations results

        13-23. 1912, annual examinations, Faculty of Applied Science and Engineering, University of Toronto

        1. 1910, class list of same Faculty

        2. 26 Nov. 1910, songs, parodies and yells, for a football game at Hamilton

        3. 26 Jan. 1911, University of Toronto Glee Club, concert

        4. 6 Aug. 1918, appointment as Lieutenant in the Canadian militia

        5. address of Eric at Vera Cruz

        6. address of Eric (McSwiney and Fowlds Contractors) at Tampico, Tamps

        Box 10 Folder 3

        30-31. nd, composition and spelling results

        32-33. July 1908, junior matriculation examination for Norwood

        (32. July 1905, entrance to Norwood High School approved)

        1. nd, a poem by James Haversham

        2. 1909, class dinner, 1909

        36-37. 1910-1911, annual banquet, 2nd Field Co. Canadian Engineers

        1. 1919, welcome home letter from reeve of Hastings

        2. 28 March 1919, discharge papers

        3. 15 March 1920, letter from one of his employees to another, complaining of Fowlds arrogant manner

        41-42. pictures of Fowlds, nd

        1. Officer's Record of Services book

        Box 10 Folder 4

        1. picture of Rice Lake

        2. 18 Jan. 1912, 23rd annual dinner (Faculty of Applied Science)

        3. 7 Feb. 1921, diary of Fowlds at Tampico

        47-49. construction pictures

        1. 24 May 1921, "The Lament of the Demobilized"

        2. 11 Jan. 1915, `PEAVIE', published by 2nd Field Co. Engineers

        52-53. two pictures of Seaford Camp

        1. el monte de Cobre (Mexico)

        Box 11

        Trent Valley Canal and area pictures taken by Eric

        Box 12

        Fowlds family pictures

        Fowlds family - miscellaneous histories, maps, correspondence, etc.

        Fowlds family records

        Box 13 Folder 1

        1-9. nd, family genealogy, dates of birth and death, etc., biographies

        10-17. nd, misc. historical notes concerning Hastings residents, Fowlds legal cases, store business

        1. 1858, Fowlds' property in this year

        18a. copy

        Miscellaneous reports

        Box 13 Folder 2

        1. 10 Jan. 1894, The Queen v Fowlds, newspaper a/c in Hastings Star

        2. lots left to F.W.F.'s estate after acquisitions by Village from Royal Bank of Canada

        3. 21 Jan. 1882, lots deeded to F.W.F. on division among three brothers

        4. nd, Henry Fowlds biographies (5)

        5. 18 June 1864, composition by Henry Fowlds re a friend of his in Glasgow (Wm. Houston?)

        6. 1 Dec. 1908, life of Wm. Roxburgh (a business acquaintance)

        7. history of Fowlds' woollen mill

        8. post office officials 1852-1944

        9. trustees of Norwood C. Grammar School; magistrates for Asphodel; postmasters for Norwood, Hastings and Westwood

        10. notes on Fowlds, Walter Scott, James Foley

        11. history of the Fowlds family

        Copies of letters to various Fowlds men

        Box 13 Folder 3

        1. letters from Rev. David M. McAleese (McAlise), to James Fowlds. See in Volume Three Folder One #'s 7,8,9,10,12,13,15,27,32,34,36, Folder Two #'s 36,39,43,90,100, Folder Five #302

        2. 30 Sept. 1851, copy of conditions for taking water at By-wash. Volume One, Folder Four #186

        3. copies of letters #152,153,156 re lots 14 & 15, 12 con. Percy

        4. unidentified by date, letter (copy) from Henry to James Fowlds

        5. excerpts from letters to F.W. from Lewis. See #'s 36,49,51-52,54-55,58- 59,71,80,87,89. Volume Four, Folders One, and Two

        6. 7 Dec. 1880, copy of letter re railway appropriation

        7. 3 June 1881, see letter #129 in Volume Four Folder Three

        8. 16 July 1883, see letter #287 in Volume Three Folder Four

        9. 28 Oct. 1885, see letter #145 in Volume Four Folder Three

        10. 1856, letters from Wm. Houston #30, see Volume Three, Folder One

        11. 5 or 6 Sept. 1856, copy of letter sent by Jane M. Fowlds to Henry (no original)

        12. 30 Sept. 1851, copy of letter sent by Richard Birdsall by Henry (no original)

        13. 23 March 1843 (1834?), copy of letter no.1, Volume Three, Folder One

        Box 13 Folder 4

        1. 1851, sketch of the mill privilege at Hastings, Ontario

        2. 5 May 1920, Eric - complaining to Trent Canal officials

        3. Family genealogy

        Additional materials accessioned in 1984 include a brief note from Rudyard Kipling to Mrs. Fowlds, 1915.

        SERIES B - BUSINESS PAPERS

        12 Dec. 1856 - 20 July 1863: Correspondence of J. Fowlds and Brothers

        Letters received

        Box 14 Folder 1

        1. 12 Dec. 1856, form letter from Wm. Darling Co., Montreal

        2. 2 March 1857, from Thomas Waters, unable to pay his account

        3. 16 Sept. 1858, from D. & F. Manufacturing Co, re safe purchased by Fowlds and payment details

        4. 19 Oct. 1858, receipt advice of promissory note from Messrs. Ewing and Rosburgh for $400

        5. 3 Jan. 1860, from Bank of British North America, notes $1,919.42 in payment of draft on Wm. Walker, Quebec

        6. 9 June 1862, from C.E. Bullock, description of delivery of 800 logs for Fowlds

        7. 21 April 1863, delivery advice of 1 sack of wool

        8. 21 April 1863, from Montreal re notes sent

        9. 1 June 1863, quote on a gig

        10. 11 June 1863, from Bank of Toronto, Cobourg acknowledgement of having received $400 to retire Fowlds note under protest

        Letters sent

        1. nd, details, Fowlds' taxable property

        2. nd, to Gilmour and Co, concerning supplies for one of Gilmour's shanties

        3. 20 July 1863, Bank of Toronto, Cobourg Branch, wish to raise money on Fowlds land worth approximately $18,000 - $20,000

        4. 5 July 1865, estate problems

        5. 9 Aug. 1867, to J. Brown, secretary, public works, asking permission to remove obstruction, or pay compensation on their mill race

        6. 22 May 1868, J. Brown, complaint about lack of action on obstruction above Fowlds' mill race

        7. 15 Oct. 1868, to barristers, details why Fowlds was infringing on Gilmour timber limits - surveyor timbers

        8. 4 Feb. 1869, to M. Patterson, solicitor details settlement estate, G. Fowlds and Brothers

        9. 12 Feb. 1869, details claim against Government and Gilmour's timber rights

        10. 19 April 1869, comments on winter logging operation with prices expected

        11. 15 July 1869, barristers to settle timber land problems

        12 Jan. 1864 - 26 Oct. 1864

        Box 14 Folder 2

        1. 12 Jan. 1864, Bank of Montreal advice notes

        2. 15 Jan. 1864, comments on timber prices

        3. 4 Feb. 1864, Quebec reminder of debt and comment on timber hauling and prices

        4. 12 Feb. 1864, from J. Sutherland and Co., shipping advice of 40 barrels of mess pork, etc.

        5. 15 Feb. 1864, request for timber

        6. 22 Feb. 1864, receipt from A.J. Williams and Co.

        7. 22 Feb. 1864, from S. Cumming

        8. 24 Feb. 1864, 1.1

        9. 1 March 1864, credit advance $3,000 from Montreal

        10. 1 March 1864, from S. Cumming

        11. 12 March 1864, to Assistant Crown Land Commission, re application for licence

        12. 15 March 1864, acknowledgement of notes from G. Childs and Co.

        13. 15 March 1864, answer to an order for mess pork

        14. 16 March 1864, from Andrew Hamilton, Yorkville, re lands for sale in Belmont - fee for timber cut on his properties

        15. 18 March 1864, re Caulker employed by Fowlds

        16. 23 March 1864, from Department of Crown Lands, concerning lots purchased from Crown Land agent

        17. 22 March 1864, from S. Cumming

        18. 25 March 1864, from S. Risley concerning an employee

        19. 31 March 1864, to Andrew Hamilton from S. Fowlds, re timber cut on lot contrary to orders in Belmont - want Fowlds to purchase land

        20. 1 April 1864, credit advice and note on timber market prospects for coming summer

        21. 1 April 1864, from J. Sutherland concerning an order for mess pork

        22. 4 April 1864, covering letter for invoice and notice of shipment

        23. 4 April 1864, S. Cumming

        24. 7 April 1865, re note, for $1000

        25. 6 April 1864, from Bank of Montreal, Peterborough, re sale of land with advice

        26. 7 April 1864, re trespassing on Townsend property

        27. 12 April 1864, re Delaney - a man whom the Fowlds wished to employ

        28. 20 April 1864, re misunderstanding on payments of lumber

        29. 22 April 1864, from Ross and Co., Quebec, giving an extra advance of $3000 so that Fowlds can transport and raft to Quebec

        30. 25 April 1864, from Walker in Quebec, re timber rafts to Quebec and extension of credit

        31. 27 April 1864, from J.B. Kelly, Albany, N.Y., re credit-payment arrangements on timber

        32. 14 May 1864, request from Albany to purchase Fowlds' lumber

        33. 17 May 1864, advise of $600 draft received in Montreal

        34. 19 May 1864, state of lumber trade very slack

        55a. 21 May 1864, enclosing note from John Sharpe

        1. 25 May 1864, Bank of British North America, Montreal, requesting $2.35 on protest of $1000

        2. 28 May 1864, note to Fowlds for $354.48

        3. 2 June 1864, from Bank of Toronto counselling against a defense place of usury

        4. 9 June 1864, overdue bill for $373.32 from Smith and Cochrane, Montreal

        5. 13 June 1864, from Walker, Quebec, re drafts and state of timber trade

        6. 14 June 1864, re note to credit of Smith & Cochrane

        7. 27 June 1864, acknowledgement of note for $162.21

        8. 5 July 1864, from Bank of Toronto - deadline on past due acceptance

        9. 11 July 1864, bill for $120.00 from J. Sutherland

        10. 12 July 1864, shipping advice

        11. 13 July 1864, Sutherland - invoice for salt

        12. 14 July 1864, request from Bank of British North America, to advise them on probable value of a property to be used as collateral on a loan

        13. 27 July 1864, from Adam Holmes - request for lumber for shipment

        14. 27 July 1864, from A. Holmes requesting Fowlds to mark their siding of timber at the mill before shipping

        15. 4 Aug. 1864, from Adam Holmes suggesting that it would save them shipping costs to cut boards 10 1/2" wide instead of 10 1/2"(?)

        16. 8 Aug. 1864, covering statement letter

        17. 11 Aug. 1864, credit advice

        72a. 29 Aug. 1864, from Bank of Montreal, Peterborough, re problems with J. Fowlds' note for $1,650

        1. 6 Sept. 1864, delivery of a piano

        2. 21 Sept. 1864, receipt of payment and comments on lumber trade

        3. 29 Sept. 1864, request from Bank of Toronto to supply details on real estate

        4. 17 Oct. 1864, protest on note from George Kemps

        5. 17 Oct. 1864, protest on note from Robert Draper

        6. 20 Oct. 1864, request for payment by Fowlds

        7. 27 Oct. 1864, from Bank of Montreal concerning notes due for month of October

        8. 4 Nov. 1864, from Bank of Upper Canada - notice of under payment

        9. 10 Nov. 1864, from Bank of Montreal concerning 2 notes under protest

        10. 14 Nov. 1864, notice of indebtedness

        11. 16 Nov. 1864, protest on note from John Stinson

        12. 19 Nov. 1864, details, insurance application

        13. 21 Nov. 1864, re lumber received in Cobourg

        14. 23 Nov. 1864, request for lumber; insurance application to be mailed at once

        15. 24 Nov. 1864, note received by G. Childs & Co., and comment on late arrival of boards

        87a. 28 Nov. 1864, J. MacKay credit received

        1. 5 Dec. 1864, re bill for goods from J. Sutherland, Cobourg, and comment on Cobourg Rail Road

        2. 5 Dec. 1864, comment on notes due

        3. 10 Dec. 1864, re notes

        4. 10 Dec. 1864, comment on population and value of Hastings property

        5. 13 Dec. 1864, request for payment without protest from Millon & Bertran

        6. 16 Dec. 1864, acknowledgement of note

        7. 23 Dec. 1864, request for payment on W. Foley estate

        8. 24 Dec. 1864, covering statement letter

        9. 26 Dec. 1864, request for payment on defaulted note by G. Childs, Montreal

        10. 23 Nov. 1864, re possible litigation on overdue bill

        11. 5 April 1864, payment for goods, details, note

        12. 11 May 1864, from Bank of Montreal, re settlement of various notes

        13. 18 May 1864, re notes

        Correspondence, 3 Jan. 1865 - 22 Dec. 1865

        Box 14 Folder 3

        1. 3 Jan. 1865, Montreal - possible courses of action for bankrupt - Wm. Sharpe

        2. 4 Jan. 1865, re insurance claim

        3. 5 Jan. 1865 re notes payable

        4. 9 Jan. 1865, from Ross & Co., Quebec, concerning drafts and advice on timber to be sold, based on their prospects for the coming season - "matters seem to look blue all over" - note on Wm. Clients failure, 40,000

        5. 10 Jan. 1865, protest of note for $600 on Fowlds

        6. 12 Jan. 1865, from Bank of British North America, re timber Fowlds has for sale

        7. 13 Jan. 1865, acknowledgement of payment of account with a Belleville firm and comment on resorting to "unpleasant means" to get payment from W. Sharpe

        8. 17 Jan. 1865, details of payment and worth of timber from Trenton to Quebec

        9. 17 Jan. 1865, advice that Bank of Upper Canada is proceeding against Fowlds for unpaid promissory note

        10. 18 Jan. 1865, note for $800 in favour of Frances Parker, dated March 9, 1861 placed for collection

        11. 18 Jan. 1865, unable to supply molasses in barrels - invoice for barrels shipped

        12. 24 Jan. 1865, being sued - one creditor wishes to seize "the effects of yourselves or your fathers"

        13. 30 Jan. 1865, request for small overdue acceptance

        14. 31 Jan. 1865, details of various law suits by creditor

        15. 4 Feb. 1865, Northrop and Lyman request payment of overdue account

        16. 6 Feb. 1865, request for information on W. Sharpe

        17. 7 Feb. 1865, reply to letter of request for timber rights

        18. 9 Feb. 1865, from Joseph Macelroy and Brothers, expressing concern over a letter they received saying, "they have no time to lose" if they wish to receive payment

        19. 10 Feb. 1865, G. Childs saying that Fowlds' letter arrived too late to prevent a protest on overdue note

        20. 20 Feb. 1865, Bank of Montreal audit form letter saying the Fowlds' have $0.23 in bank

        21. 24 Feb. 1865, W. Darling Co. sent their note for collection

        22. 4 March 1865, letter of concern from Bank of British North America over J. Fowlds' father's insolvency

        23. 9 March 1865, warning that Darling might have to sue Sharpe and H. Fowlds

        24. 11 March 1865, from MacKay & Bros. letter of instructions in the matter of H. Fowlds' bankruptcy with the warning that Fowlds Brothers might become more directly involved with the creditors - they are to prepare a list of creditors

        25. 11 March 1865, from Jos. MacKay & Bros. to (Thomas Rebro) state of Fowlds' affairs noting that they will probably have to go into the Bankrupt Court

        26. 18 March 1865, state of affairs with Mr. Darling

        27. 20 March 1865, course of action on the bankruptcy matter

        28. 27 March 1865, formal letter, re creditors meeting

        29. 27 March 1865, re goods purchased

        30. 27 March 1865, re creditors meeting

        31. 29 March 1865, request for payment

        131a. 7 April 1865, from J. Walker, Quebec, re note for $1000

        1. 8 April 1865, saw logs for sale

        2. 10 April 1865, from Bank of Montreal, Peterborough Branch, requesting information on quantity of timber for sale in Cobourg and Hastings

        3. 11 April 1865, request for statement of affairs of Fowlds

        4. 19 April 1865, from W. Darling, problems of liquidation

        5. 20 April 1865, request for information on creditors meeting

        6. 25 April 1865, reply by Fowlds to Darling - details of arrangements

        7. 28 April 1865, Darling and White contend that creditors meetings were "illegal"

        8. 29 April 1865, Darling requests an explanation, re two ads in mercantile lists

        9. 4 May 1865, reply to Darling's letter of 29 April

        10. 6 May 1865, Darling and Co. requesting some information for the creditors

        11. 13 May 1865, note presumably from an insurance agent to have a boat raised

        12. from Fowlds to Darling

        13. 15 May 1865, re outstanding timber dues

        14. 16 May 1865, information for assignor of John Sharpe

        15. 23 May 1865, re steamboat inspection of the "Forest City"

        16. 25 May 1865, request for statement presented to meeting of John Sharpe's creditors

        17. 31 May 1865, from W. Darling & Co. - Fowlds' mistake is thinking their creditors are scoundrels - cites a few examples questioning Fowlds' action

        18. 1 June 1865, Bank of Montreal, Peterborough, requesting notes on secured debts

        19. 17 June 1865, from a friend of Harry Fowlds about "summer arrangements" (work)

        20. 22 Aug. 1865, from W. Darling on holidays in Barrie

        21. 20 Sept. 1865, letter of introduction to hand over key to an equipment building

        22. 1 Nov. 1865, request for information on creditors claims, if any, on H. Fowlds mortgaged property

        23. 3 Nov. 1865, request for information about a farm

        24. 7 Nov. 1865, advice that Northrop and Lyman accepted Fowlds' terms

        25. 7 Nov. 1865, from crown timber office, re ground rents

        26. 14 Nov. 1865, from Joseph MacKay and Brothers - agree to accept two of Fowlds' mortgages held by Bank of Montreal

        27. 21 Nov. 1865, S. Blanchard proposed to settle his outstanding debt

        28. 21 Nov. 1865, warning from Crown timber dept. that unless dues are paid in full by 5 Dec., licence becomes fortified

        29. 24 Nov. 1865, statement of claim against Sharpe & Fowlds from W. Darling & Company

        30. 25 Nov. 1865, notice of balance due on timber licences from the crown timber agent

        31. 28 Nov. 1865, from MacKay cautioning Fowlds not to draw on bank more than necessary

        32. 4 Dec. 1865, advice that letter of credit for $6000 placed at Fowlds' disposal, and request for information

        33. 7 Dec. 1865, J. MacKay and Brothers problem of which name to use when drawing on letter of credit, Fowlds and Brothers, or Fowlds Brothers

        34. 7 Dec. 1865, request for a bid for timber on a lot in Dummer

        35. 13 Dec. 1865, confirmation of granting of timber licence

        36. 22 Dec. 1865, from Ross & Co., Quebec concerning a difference on settlement

        37. 22 Dec. 1865, from J. MacKay and Brothers - want to know if interest statement is correct

        17 Jan. 1866 - 13 Aug. 1867

        Box 14 Folder 4

        1. 17 Jan. 1866, from Edmund MacKay concerning a settlement matter in the H. Fowlds bankruptcy

        2. 12 Feb. 1866, wrapping up the Fowlds bankruptcy and advice and comment on prospect for the 1866 season

        3. 20 Feb. 1866, E. MacKay instruction (advice) on timber management and note on further $7000 credit placed to Fowlds' disposal

        4. 3 March 1866, comment on timber trade from E. MacKay, sparked by article in the Witness

        5. 16 March 1866, note to get as much timber lying in the woods out, and note on mortgage

        6. 27 March 1866, from J. MacKay and Brothers

        7. 3 April 1866, from J. MacKay and Brothers

        8. 7 April 1866, from J. MacKay and Brothers, re credit for $3000 and comment on lumber

        9. 10 April 1866, J. MacKay concerning settlement sale of timber

        10. 17 April 1866, from J. MacKay - caution to manage accounts carefully

        11. 7 May 1866, G. MacKay, re problem about Fowlds' steamboat and insurance on Fowlds' property

        12. 27 May 1866, insurance details on J.S. Fowlds' real estate

        13. 27 May 1866, from Ed. MacKay - insurance costs on woollen mill

        14. 4 June 1866, insurance on Carding and Cotton Mill

        15. 6 June 1866, Ed. MacKay further credit $3000 at Fowlds' disposal at Toronto bank - insurance on cotton mill [uns] to 29 July

        16. 9 July 1866, from Joseph MacKay and Brothers, requesting financial information

        17. 11 July 1866, from J. MacKay and Brothers, advice of receipt of bank draft

        18. 18 July 1866, concerning insurance on cotton mill, from J. MacKay

        19. 23 July 1866, cotton mill insured for $3000 & 4 1/2% - any changes notify J. MacKay and Bros.

        20. 27 July 1866, particulars on insurance of cotton mill

        21. 7 Aug. 1866, settlement on sold lumber from J. MacKay

        22. 24 Aug. 1866, J. MacKay requesting Fowlds to report what they are doing

        23. 29 Aug. 1866, from J. MacKay draft 959 - received and placed to Fowlds' credit

        24. 3 Sept. 1866, J. MacKay and Brothers draft $1,010 rec'd

        25. 14 Sept. 1866, J. MacKay and Brothers - regret that they had been unable to reply to letter sooner and advice that $2000 placed to their credit via Toronto Bank, Peterborough, and possibly of further $1000 if needed

        26. 15 Sept. 1866, MacKay and Bros. receipt of drafts

        27. 21 Sept. 1866, MacKay and Bros. receipt of drafts

        28. 27 Sept. 1866, MacKay and Bros. receipt of drafts

        29. 8 Oct. 1866, MacKay and Bros. receipt of drafts

        30. 9 Oct. 1866, MacKay and Bros. receipt of drafts

        31. 16 Oct. 1866, MacKay and Bros. receipt of drafts, $2000 placed on cr., Bk. of To., Pbo. for Fowlds credit advance

        32. 18 Oct. 1866, MacKay and Bros. receipt of drafts

        33. 20 Oct. 1866, MacKay and Bros. receipt of drafts

        34. 31 Oct. 1866, MacKay and Bros. receipt of drafts

        35. 1 Nov. 1866, MacKay and Bros. receipt of drafts

        36. 20 Nov. 1866, MacKay and Bros. receipt of drafts re Fowlds' credit

        37. 10 Dec. 1866, MacKay and Bros. receipt of drafts re credit advice

        38. 11 Dec. 1866, from Edward MacKay concerning settlement on a land purchase and a parcel of Fowlds' senior property

        39. 2 Feb. 1867, London Assurance Corporation, details mortgage on Fowlds' property

        40. 7 Feb. 1867, medical bill from Joseph A. Fife, doctor, for services rendered to Fowlds

        41. 18 Feb. 1867, from Gananoque, Ontario to Postmaster, Hastings, requesting updating of census information

        42. 13 Aug. 1867, acknowledgement by Department of Public Works to Fowlds re complaint about "vessels being prevented coming to your mill"

        43. 15 Oct. 1867, bill from John D. Evans, provincial land surveyor

        J. Fowlds and Brothers, correspondence 13 Oct. 1868 - 23 Oct. 1869

        Box 14 Folder 5

        1. 13 Oct. 1868, from Cameron and Homsted, barristers, concerning a timber licence land dispute with Gilmour and Co.

        2. 24 Oct. 1868, from Cameron and Holmested, concerning timber limits case

        3. 25 Nov. 1868, re cars of corn, the weather and transportation

        4. 5 Dec. 1868, from J. MacKay, request for information on timber case and interest rates

        5. 11 Dec. 1868, from J. MacKay, re settlement of accounts

        6. 23 Dec. 1868, from Cameron and Holmested - progress on application for timber license

        7. 6 Jan. 1869, Bank of Toronto, Peterborough Branch, concerning a credit short, $12.50

        8. 7 Jan. 1869, J. MacKay, re credit and expressing regrets over timber limit disappointment

        9. 8 Jan. 1869, payment from John H. Evans

        10. 8 Jan. 1869, re goods supplied by Belleville merchant

        11. 11 Jan. 1869, J. MacKay, arrangements for $10,000 credit

        12. 12 Jan. 1869, Bank of Montreal, Peterborough, re draft on J. Fowlds' father

        13. 28 Jan. 1869, N.F. Paterson, Beaverton, concerning Fowlds' creditors

        14. 11 Feb. 1869, N.F. Paterson, request for notes; winding up accounts

        15. 12 Feb. 1869, from Cameron and Holmested, details of settlement of Fowlds' claim against government and suggestion of future course of action

        16. 18 Feb. 1869, problems with shipment of (tea)?

        17. 19 Feb. 1869, settlement of accounts

        18. 22 Feb. 1869, offer to sell timber by Peter (Pearce), Havelock

        19. 24 Feb. 1869, from J. MacKay, misunderstanding on lot number on mortgage

        20. 25 Feb. 1869, J. Robert, Hamilton, Peterborough, re specs. for saw

        21. 3 March 1869, Bank of Montreal, Peterborough - to sign draft

        22. 5 March 1869, Bank of Montreal, draft paid

        23. 5 March 1869, acknowledgement of favour, Smyth and Edminson, Montreal

        24. 12 March 1869, acknowledgement draft in payment on account, Cockburn and Son

        25. 13 March 1869, J. MacKay, ack. receipt of favour

        26. 19 March 1869, C.P. Easton, Albany, N.Y., "drawn much timber have you...?"

        27. 23 March 1869, Heintzman and Co., wanting to know where 2nd hand piano is

        28. 2 April 1869, Weller and Hatton, Peterborough, Barristers, client willing to sell 2 lots in Hastings to Fowlds

        29. 8 April 1869, "800 sawlogs - what will you cut and deliver on the cord?"

        30. 20 April 1869, J. MacKay, credit, $1000 for Fowlds

        31. 26 April 1869, C.P. Easton and Co., Albany, 2 favours (letters) received and delivery of logs

        32. 7 May 1869, estate of J.H. Evans, note for $230.95, importer of heavy and shelf hardware

        33. 8 May 1869, note advice

        34. 17 May 1869, J. MacKay, $2,000 credit placed "hope to hear soon about sale of lumber"

        35. 27 May 1869, Sam R. Evans estate, J.H. Evans mixup on note

        36. 29 May 1869, R. Hamilton, sign note for him as he needs funds

        37. 15 June 1869, J. MacKay, receipt of draft and permission for $8,000 credit

        38. 18 June 1869, offer to buy or sell lumber at Albany - market prices

        39. 19 June 1869, J. MacKay suggesting that the Fowlds' not sell lumber to U.S.

        40. 29 June 1869, J. MacKay, "not much chance of drawback on duty on lumber..."

        41. 7 July 1869, J. MacKay, legal problem

        42. 9 July 1869, W. Helm, request for prompt payment of account

        43. 9 July 1869, re bill

        44. 12 July 1869, re note

        45. 16 July 1869, C.P. Easton & Co., Albany, re shipment of lumber

        46. 17 July 1869, Cameron and Holmested - reply to Fowlds' letter saying all information in their letter of Feb. 7 lost

        47. 19 July 1869, D.W. Dumble, receipt

        48. 29 July 1869, J. MacKay, Mr. Buck writing to McKay to request Becket to bring in his crops; asking Fowlds to advise MacKay in this matter if anything should transpire

        49. 30 July 1869, copy letter to Easton and Co., Albany, from Fowlds Bros.; details of shipment and timber for this season

        50. 31 July 1869, (J. Dimwood) reply to Fowlds' letter - will be up to look at timber next Monday

        51. 31 July 1869, R.C. Ward, Port Hope, can obtain land for you

        52. 3 Aug. 1869, Adam Holmes, run lumber through

        53. 4 Aug. 1869, telegram from C.P. Easton, "May draw for lumber shipped - will write - William returned today"

        54. 4 Aug. 1869, C.P. Easton, details on item 264

        55. 4 Aug. 1869, A. Holmes, bill for cargo of lumber and note

        56. 7 Aug. 1869, details shipment, from N. Anderson

        57. 9 Aug. 1869, J. MacKay, acknowledgement $3,340 from Easton and Co. sale

        58. 14 Aug. 1869, A. Holmes, "bills for 2 lots", your siding is very good

        59. 19 Aug. 1869, J. MacKay, details of 2 drafts

        60. 20 Aug. 1869, C.P. Easton, shipment siding arrived badly stained

        61. 26 Aug. 1869, A. Holmes, stained lumber Easton complained of occurred on sco[n]es on Rice Lake, suggestions on cutting timber and request for $100

        62. 26 Aug. 1869, A.N. Campbell `Forest City' wrecked a block of timber of C. near Wallace Point; Fowlds are to pay all costs and damages

        63. 30 Aug. 1869, J. MacKay, acknowledges receipt of draft

        64. 31 Aug. 1869, A. Holmes, statement board feet received at Cobourg 962,992 feet

        65. 1 Sept. 1869, Cobourg, Peterborough and Marmora Railway and Mining Company, bill

        66. 4 Sept. 1869, "receipt of payment but waiting patiently for balance"

        67. 8 Sept. 1869, J. MacKay, acknowledges receipt of payment

        68. 11 Sept. 1869, A. Holmes, enclosed 2 bills of lading and acknowledges $100

        69. 14 Sept. 1869, J. MacKay, credit advice

        70. 16 Sept. 1869, J. MacKay, receipt favour

        71. 17 Sept. 1869, Cobourg, Peterborough Rail Road, lost cargo, and acknowledges payment

        72. 29 Sept. 1869, J. MacKay, credit advice

        73. 1 Oct. 1869, Cobourg, Peterborough Rail Road, bill transportation timber to Cobourg

        74. 5 Oct. 1869, J. MacKay, acknowledges favour

        75. 6 Oct. 1869, C.R. Easton & Co., problems of shipment

        76. 7 Oct. 1869, Cobourg, Peterborough Rail Road, $936 received for shipment lumber in Sept.

        77. 12 Oct. 1869, Adam Holmes, bills for shipment timber to Easton

        78. 12 Oct. 1869, J. MacKay, credit advice

        79. 14 Oct. 1869, Sutherland & Co., re order of hay and salt and shipment thereof

        80. 18 Oct. 1869, Adam Holmes, problems of shipment

        81. 20 Oct. 1869, C.P. Easton & Co., orders for future delivery and lumber prospects

        82. 22 Oct. 1869, J. MacKay, acknowledges draft "we understand that navigation in the canal has been resumed for some days and therefore hope that you are pushing forward all the timber possible to the market"

        83. 25 Oct. 1869, Cameron and Holmested, cheque from Crown Land Department, $212.51 in settlement

        84. 25 Oct. 1869, Cobourg, Peterborough Rail Road, enclosed statement, covering letter

        85. 26 Oct. 1869, Tuttle, Date and Co. invoices for axes and other tools

        86. 26 Oct. 1869, Adam Holmes, advice on when to sell timber and shipping details

        87. 28 Oct. 1869, Cameron and Holmested - covering letter, ch. $212.51 and acknowledges receipt $30 fees

        88. 3 Nov. 1869, Tuttle and Co., correcting price, 4 dozen axes & $9.50 per dozen

        89. 8 Nov. 1869, Tuttle and Co., acknowledges payment of $38.00

        90. 8 Nov. 1869, C.P. Easton, "We will take the lumber... on terms and conditions of contract..."

        91. 9 Nov. 1869, Adam Holmes, news on shipments of lumber

        92. 18 Nov. 1869, J. MacKay, advice $15,000 credit at Bank of Toronto, Peterborough Branch

        93. 24 Nov. 1869, acknowledge note for $375.00 and invoice for tobacco

        94. 14 Dec. 1869, W. McLaren and Co., ack. favour for Boot and Shoe man

        95. 14 Dec. 1869, J. MacKay, acknowledges drafts

        96. 18 Dec. 1869, C.R. Easton and Co., Fowlds have not lived up to contract details

        97. 23 Dec. 1869, covering letter for invoice of goods

        J. Fowlds and Brothers, Business

        11 June 1870 - 18 June 1890

        Box 15 Folder 1

        1. 14 March 1870, J. MacKay acknowledges receipt, 2 favours

        2. 14 April 1870, J. MacKay notice of $10,000 credit to be drawn from date of letter to 15 July

        3. ? May 1870, J. MacKay, reminder of note for $1,638.05 falling due

        4. 9 May 1870, J. MacKay, request information on a farm

        5. 19 May 1870, J. MacKay, acknowledges receipt of favour

        6. 20 May 1870, Crown Timber agent, Belleville, concerning license matters in townships

        7. 21 May 1870, J. MacKay, concerning an agreement between one Denis Hurley and his creditors

        8. 6 June 1870, J. MacKay, financial matter

        9. 16 June 1870, J. MacKay, receipt favour

        10. 23 June 1870, J. MacKay, receipt favour

        11. 28 June 1870, J. MacKay, receipt favour, draft on Albany

        12. 5 July 1870, J. MacKay, receipt favours

        13. 25 July 1870, J. MacKay, covering letter for Bank of Toronto to cash your draft with us

        14. 13 Sept. 1870, J. MacKay, receipt favours

        15. 3 Oct. 1870, J. MacKay, "Have you sold your timber in Quebec yet?", etc.

        16. 23 Jan. 1871, H.B. Rathburn and Son, offer to purchase lots in Dummer

        17. 9 Feb. 1871, J. MacKay, request for information and advice on Hurley who is falling behind in his programme

        17a. 28 Feb. 1871, W.H. Scott to J. Fowlds, legal matters

        1. 22 March 1871, (J. Barber) lumber business information

        2. 20 March 1871, J. MacKay, questioning Fowlds' lumbering plans for next season

        3. 1 April 1871, re supply of oil

        4. 6 April 1871, J. MacKay, receipt

        5. 15 April 1871, J. Butterfield, Mitchell case still open

        6. ? May 1871, J. MacKay form letter on note

        7. 30 May 1871, A. Cawley, payment of bill

        8. 5 June 1871, A. Cawley, payment of bill

        9. 10 June 1871, J. MacKay, acknowledges favour

        10. 12 June 1871, reminder that timber licenses in Dummer and Methuen need renewing

        11. 14 June 1871, timber license in Somerville needs renewing

        12. 20 June 1871, Dr. Rutherford, Dundas, re Fowlds taking timber from this man's property, promises court action

        13. 22 June 1871, acknowledgement of bill

        14. 4 July 1871, Frothingham and Workman, iron merchants, re `Saw 54' which Fowlds ordered

        15. 31 July 1871, "Mill insured in London Assurance for 5%"

        16. 4 Aug. 1871, J. MacKay, confirm and details of insurance

        17. 17 Aug. 1871, C.P. Easton and Co. "cannot make an intelligent bid for lumber as we have not seen it", etc.

        18. 17 Aug. 1871, W. Helm, payment and settlement

        19. 29 Aug. 1871, J. MacKay, re insurance

        20. 30 Aug. 1871, J. MacKay, insurance matters

        21. 31 Aug. 1871, Adam Holmes, payment, lumber and transportation charges to C. Easton

        22. 4 Sept. 1871, Cobourg, Peterborough and Marmora Rail Road, letter of apology on credit

        23. 12 Sept. 1871, J. MacKay, credit advice

        24. 19 Sept. 1871, J. MacKay, credit advice

        25. 23 Sept. 1871, Adam Holmes, timber transport details

        26. 26 Sept. 1871, C.P. Easton & Co., "hope you remember to send small lot of 2 in clear"

        27. 27 Sept. 1871, Gilmour & Co., "against orders for our foreman to hire men whom he knows are engaged to others"

        28. 28 Sept. 1871, Adam Holmes, sold some of timber

        29. 31 Sept. 1871, Cobourg, Peterborough and Marmora Rail Road, explanation on credit matter

        30. 21 Oct. 1871, Adam Holmes, assumes 2-inch plank has been shipped but not worth much

        31. 25 Oct. 1871, Pitecathly and Kelso, covering letter

        32. 26 Oct. 1871, C.P. Easton & Co., reply to Fowlds' letter on shingle trade

        33. 30 Oct. 1871, J. MacKay, will accept draft

        34. 1 Nov. 1871, Crown Timber office requesting additional information on sawlog returns

        35. 26 Dec. 1871, J. MacKay - receipt of favour

        36. 1 Nov. 1872, copy letter to Charles White; refusal of offer

        37. 16 June 1873, copy letter to Public Works Department opposing construction of a bridge; reduce width of navigation channel

        38. 23 July 1873, further letter to Public works on bridge

        39. 10 Nov. 1873, H.B. Rathburn, request for bid on basswood

        40. 8 Dec. 1873, Baker and Buttor request bid on "square hemlock, ash or elm timber"

        7 Jan. 1874 - 23 Oct. 1874

        Box 15 Folder 2

        1. 7 Jan. 1874, from S. Bickell, request for building materials for a warehouse

        2. 17 Jan. 1874, J. MacKay, when will you be able to meet payment of enclosed statements

        3. 16 Feb. 1874, (Castidy and Benoir), have Fowlds' reached a decision as we wish to do our teaming during sleighing

        4. 23 Feb. 1874, H.B. Rathburn and Sons, can you furnish us with basswood lumber and cedar Rail Road ties?

        5. 28 Feb. 1874, copy of Fowlds' letter, reply to Rathburn stating terms of deal

        6. 2 March 1874, H.B. Rathburn, counterterms on lumber deal, problem is transportation charges

        7. 18 March 1874, unable to do your work for you as I have as much work as can be done now...???

        8. 10 March 1874, favour received in settlement claim against D. Receiver

        9. 30 March 1874, W. Miles & Son, send [ ] down by bearer

        10. 3 April 1874, L. Barker, Montreal, want cheap timber for wharfs

        11. 8 April 1874, E. Pearse, re dividend cheque

        12. 9 April 1874, Fowlds brothers to W. Miles, enclose $200 to be placed to our credit

        13. 29 April 1874, M. Halliday, told that Fowlds would rent their mills, Halliday making inquiries saying that he would be willing if the rent is reasonable

        14. 4 May 1874, Drewery and McDougall, wholesale lumber merchants, Oswego, understand Fowlds' have 1 million feet lumber, interested in handling it for Fowlds

        15. 11 May 1874, W. Hamilton, Peterborough, Foundry and Machine Works, quoting on a stave machine, $120

        16. 12 May 1874, Brantford engine works, quote a stave machine, $110

        17. 16 May 1874, W. Hamilton, Peterborough Foundry, revised quote on auxiliary equipment

        18. 19 May 1874, W. Hamilton, Peterborough Foundry, another revised quote on stave machine

        19. 21 May 1874, Dennistoun Bros. & Hall, unable to make money out of Hunter

        20. 22 May 1874, C.P. Easton, what have you (Fowlds) got for sale?

        21. 23 May 1874, Crown Timber office re ground rent on limits

        22. 29 May 1874, Bank of Toronto, Peterborough Branch, not acting wisely in holding on to your flour

        23. 30 May 1874, J. Buck, statement of account

        24. 5 June 1875, P. Kitson, acknowledges payment

        25. 6 June 1874, C.P. Easton, asking price of timber too great, followed by a description of market at time of writing

        26. 3 June 1874, notice of renewal premium of Fowlds, $4,000, premium of $120.00

        27. 11 June 1874, J. MacKay, acknowledges receipt

        28. 26 June 1874, Drewery & McDougall, wholesale lumber merchants, Oswego, market fearfully dull; will take pine shingles, however, etc.

        29. 29 June 1874, Dennistoun Bros. & Hall

        30. 11 July 1874, Drewery & McDougall, cannot offer any better price for shingles on account of the market

        31. 15 July 1874, J. MacKay, favour received

        32. 17 July 1874, R. McDougall shipping details of shingles

        33. 23 July 1874, A. Holmes, will take 60 thousand shingles

        34. 27 July 1874, N. Rathburn, condition of purchase of basswood

        35. 29 July 1874, R. McDougall, shipping and related costs

        36. 1 Aug. 1874, H. Rathburn, offer to take basswood at $11 per thousand feet at Hastings

        37. 7 Aug. 1874, J. MacKay, received money on account

        38. 11 Aug. 1874, R. McDougal harbour tolls and comment on shipping costs

        39. 17 Sept. 1874, H. Rathurn, note $317.35 in settlement of basswood sale & $61.00 per thousand

        40. 17 Sept. 1874, Wm. Grey, Toronto, letter recommending one Robert Spratt

        41. 19 Sept. 1874, (P. Kilson) wish statement settled

        42. 24 Sept. 1874, Crown Timber office, request payment of outstanding dues immediately, $1,029.19

        43. 24 Sept. 1874, P. & Kilson, acknowledge receipt of payment

        44. 3 Oct. 1874, J. Barber, transportation

        45. 3 Oct. 1874, Drewery & McDougall, shingles not as good as ordered, Fowlds must deduct $1.00 per 1 thousand or draft will default

        46. 6 Oct. 1874, James Meagher groceries, etc., payment for flour, note that it `is scarcely strong enough for babies'

        47. 12 Oct. 1874, J. Meagher, will take a load of oats, provided transport not more than flour

        48. 13 Oct. 1874, B. & Kilson, acknowledgement of payment

        49. 17 Oct. 1874, Crown Timber agent, arrangement of meeting

        50. 26 Oct. 1874, Crown Timber agent, market dues must be paid by end of month

        51. 27 Oct. 1874, Crown Timber agent, arrangements for payment of dues

        52. 10 Nov. 1874, J. MacKay, arrange payment statement at earliest convenience

        53. 24 Nov. 1874, A.L. Page, lumber manufacturers receipt of favour

        54. 24 Nov. 1874, Cartiday and Benoir, apologies for not having paid a bill in full

        55. 27 Nov. 1874, Gilmour & Co., will buy oats, etc.

        56. 2 Dec. 1874, Gilmour & Co., details where to deliver oats, sett. prices and possibility of further orders to supply the shanties

        57. 7 Dec. 1874, Fowlds Bros. to Gilmour reply, details of grain prices and problems of transport

        114a. 9 Dec. 1874, Gilmour & Co., details supply shipments to shanties

        1. 11 Dec. 1874, J. MacKay, acknowledges credits

        2. 23 Dec. 1874, Pitceathly and Kelso receipts

        3. 31 Dec. 1874, (W. Niles) `send me balance due by 1st January', $43.50

        9 Jan. 1875 - 30 Oct. 1875

        Box 15 Folder 3

        1. 9 Jan. 1875, Henry Lye, general agent wants to set up a woodworking plant in Hastings and is soliciting the views of the Fowlds' on such a project

        2. 15 Jan. 1875, Gilmour & Co. anticipate timber limit problems by having lines surveyed

        3. 18 Jan. 1875, Nowland and Spratt Co. statements and note on market, dull

        4. 19 Jan. 1875, Drewry and McDougall, statement of shingles

        121a. 2 Feb. 1875, Superintending Engineer, wants copy of bill of timber supplied to department

        1. 6 Feb. 1875, Oliver and Rib, community merchants, solicit business

        2. 8 Feb. 1875, Gilmour & Co., enclose $500 on account contract for grains

        3. 9 Feb. 1875, copy letter sent to R.C. Strickland and Co. by Gilmour and Co., problems about wood rangers (company limit surveyors)

        4. 9 Feb. 1875, N. and Spratt, credit advise

        5. 11 Feb. 1875, J. MacKay, send remittance if possible

        6. 11 Feb. 1875, Gilmour & Co., reply to letter, may require more flour, make a bid

        7. 12 Feb. 1875, J. Douglas' Sons, wholesale timber business opening, will deal on commission basis

        8. 20 Feb. 1875, Gilmour & Co., re survey of timber limits

        9. 20 Feb. 1875, Gilmour & Co., transportation arrangements of flour to shanties

        10. 20 Feb. 1875, Crane and Baird, Comm. merchants, re order for goods

        11. 23 Feb. 1875, C.P. Easton, lumber industry very depressed willing to sell timber on commission at lowest possible acceptable price

        12. 26 Feb. 1875, Howland and Spratt, Montreal market `lifeless'

        13. 26 Feb. 1875, Gilmour & Co., woodrangers problems; no more flour required

        14. 1 March 1875, Gilmour & Co., $500 on account, grain contract

        15. 5 March 1875, John Blackstock, Toronto, problem with note

        16. 8 March 1875, C.P. Easton, problem of $2 gold duty on Canadian lumber, will not look at timber before an offering price is made; describes what type of timber might still be profitable in U.S. market

        17. 9 March 1875, John Blackstock, favour received

        18. 15 March 1875, J. Jones, order for flour

        19. 17 March 1875, J. MacKay, credit advice

        20. 17 March 1875, Fowlds to C.P. Easton, probably want price in excess of $9.00 for timber

        21. 18 March 1875, Drewery and McDougall, tentative order for 40 - 50 thousand feet; white oak, a good paying concern

        22. 17 March 1875, clause to be added to Northern Rail Road Co. bill before the house

        23. 20 March 1875, T. Kelso, about `Brooks', probability of him failing

        24. 23 March 1875, Howland and Spratt, market problems

        25. 24 March 1875, Pitceathly and Kelso, credit received

        26. 25 March 1875, C.P. Easton, agent will be in Peterborough next week to discuss lumber

        27. 29 March 1875, Howland and Spratt, 24 barrels flour left market quiet, etc.

        28. 31 March 1875, Gilmour & Co., balance of grain contract payment for total $1,278.39

        29. 7 April 1875, Howland and Spratt, condition of market

        30. 1 April 1875, Dennistoun Bros., form letter of bill, re interest on mortgage

        31. 2 April 1875, Adam Holmes, partial payment for shingles A.H. return of about 3% unsatisfactory

        32. 12 April 1875, T.W. Raphael, Comm. merchant unsatisfactory state of market

        33. 21 April 1875, William Helm, unable to pay for saws laying at Rail Road station, owing to `extreme hard times'

        34. 24 April 1875, Gilmour & Co., timber limit problems

        35. 27 April 1875, Wm. Helm payment and comment on saws

        36. 7 May 1875, Thos. Kelso, problem of one Mr. Brooks

        37. 14 May 1875, M. Miles telegram `will take them at 74'

        38. 18 May 1875, MacKay Bros., credit advice

        39. 22 May 1875, Bank of Toronto, Peterborough Branch, short credit for note

        40. 26 May 1875, C.P. Easton, at the prices asked for at Peterborough, we could not get our money back

        41. 3 June 1875, Crown Timber agent, receipt of timber duty payments

        42. 9 June 1875, MacKay Bros., credit advice

        43. 19 June 1875, MacKay Bros., credit advice

        44. 3 July 1875, Crane and Baird, Comm. Merchants to Fowlds, Perchard, Hastings order for flour

        45. 8 July 1875, J.N. Dinswoodie order for timber

        46. 12 July 1875, C.P. Easton, customers scarce, timber plentiful

        47. 13 July 1875, MacKay Bros., credit advice

        48. 22 July 1875, Gilmour & Co., Mr. Brown will attend to your business when he can?

        49. 29 July 1875, Crane and Baird, request for flour

        50. 2 Aug. 1875, Crane and Baird, accepting flour offer

        51. 2 Aug. 1875, MacKay Bros. have you made sale of any timber yet?

        52. 3 Aug. 1875, MacKay Bros., credit advice

        53. 17 Aug. 1875, Fowlds to Supt. Waters, Newcastle Dist., obstruction across river hampering mill operations, a problem since 1866

        54. 31 Aug. 1875, J. Barber, shall continue to run as long as freight offers, note on article in local paper

        55. 31 Aug. 1875, W. Armstrong, cash payment on mill account

        56. 2 Sept. 1875, Bank of Toronto, Peterborough Branch, insurance or grist mill

        57. 6 Sept. 1875, MacKay Bros., have you disposed of timber yet?

        58. 13 Sept. 1875, Gilmour & Co., want wood lines reviewed

        59. 14 Sept. 1875, MacKay Bros., insurance notice

        60. 15 Sept. 1875, MacKay Bros., credit advice, sorry to hear lumber not disposed of but glad Fowlds proposed collecting outstanding debts

        61. 20 Sept. 1875, protest for non- payment by (J.M. Jones)

        62. 21 Sept. 1875, Bank of Toronto, Peterborough Branch, insurance premium on grist mill

        63. 25 Sept. 1875, Gilmour & Co., Brown tied up with suits at Belleville, etc.

        64. 27 Sept. 1875, (J.M. Jones), greatly annoyed at note protest

        65. 28 Sept. 1875, G.A. Woods, not received

        66. 29 Sept. 1875, Pit. and Kelso, notes received

        67. 8 Oct. 1875, MacKay Bros., credit received

        68. 25 Oct. 1875, T.W. Raphael, flour prices trend is downward, wants nothing left at end of navigation season

        69. 20 Nov. 1875, P. and Kelso, credit advices

        70. 23 Nov. 1875, Gilmour & Co., have cut boom timbers on Fowlds' property, will make restitution

        71. 4 Dec. 1875, MacKay Bros., look after Jones matter

        72. 15 Dec. 1875, Gilmour & Co., what do Fowlds' want in settlement for trespass?

        73. 22 Dec. 1875, MacKay Bros., see to Jones matter

        74. 24 Dec. 1875, P. Conroy, Kingston, request prices of various wheats

        75. 30 Dec. 1875, Howland, Spratt, request for balance of $5.53 to be paid, market very quiet

        June 7, 1876 - 18 June, 1890

        Box 15 Folder 4

        1. 7 June 1876, Fowlds to Supt. Trent Works and Waters, history of mill and water uses at Hastings

        2. 31 Oct. 1876, Bank of Toronto, draft, $1000

        3. 15 Dec. 1876, BMO, Toronto: overdrawn, `rendered yourselves liable to the bank'

        4. 30 Dec. 1876, BMO, Toronto: Blackstock's bill returned protested

        5. 12 June 1877, James Holder, final dividend on H. Fowlds estate, $113.52

        6. 12 Oct. 1877, from Fowlds to W.F. Munro concerning terms and rental history of mills 1876-70, claim for rent

        7. 19 Oct. 1877, W.F. Munro, official assignee re Blackstock, problems of settling claim for rent

        8. 24 Oct. 1877, from Fowlds to Mrs. Blackstock withdrawing offer to lease

        9. 24 Oct. 1877, J.S. Fowlds to Cobourg barristers, comment on legal problems of Blackstock estate claims for rent

        10. 25 Oct. 1877, Fowlds to W.J. Munro, will lease to any purchaser for time 5 years the mill occupied by John Blackstock

        11. 13 Nov. 1877, John Blackstock, legal problems

        12. 16 Jan. 1878, T. Johnson, assistant commissioner, resolution of outstanding dues and compensation on Methuen, Belmont matters

        13. 26 April 1878, Fowlds to W.F. Munro, resolution of Blackstock problem

        14. 7 May 1878, T. Johnson, assistant commissioner, crown lands compensation for timber in 1857-1858

        15. 10 May 1878, Fowlds to T. Johnson Crow hands, Dept. agreeing to proposals stated in letter 210

        16. 10 Dec. 1879, small bill

        17. 5 Jan. 1880, Bank of Toronto, Peterborough Branch, about some limits

        18. 10 Jan. 1880, T.A. Dark, re number of staves shipped

        19. 22 Jan. 1880, Bank of Toronto, Peterborough Branch, enclosing $900.00, will let Fowlds know Burleigh lot licenses when Crown Lands Dept. advices

        20. 6 March 1880, P. Wilkie, have you any lumber for sale at what price, has a mill at Lakefield

        21. 10 March 1880, E. Bickford, Grand Junction Rail Road, about deeds on right of way

        22. 18 March 1880, H. Corby Jr., Millers Distillers, payment for wheat and request for bid

        23. 18 March 1880, Bank of Toronto, Peterborough Branch, credit advice, sorry to hear of loss sustained by recent (fire)

        24. 20 March 1880, Bank of Toronto, Peterborough Branch, request for statement of insurance

        25. 22 March 1880, Royal Insurance Co., offer to insure

        26. 1 April 1880, Bank of Toronto, Peterborough Branch, should increase value of insurance on grain and flour

        27. 22 April 1880, R.A. Cox, insurance policy covering letter and premium

        28. 27 April 1880, W.H. Ireland, wholesale growers, delay in liquidating claim

        29. 6 May 1880, North Branch and Mercantile Insurance Co., insurance coverage on mills

        30. 4 June 1880, Dawney and Preston, grain coal and comm. merchants statement

        31. 19 June 1880, statement for staves cut

        32. 23 June 1880, Fowlds to (A.F. Gault) offer to sell old mill for $4000 and acquire new cotton mill (this is a new adventure for the Fowlds)

        33. 25 June 1880, Gault Bros. unable to reply for a few days

        34. 2 July 1880, Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce, debit advice

        35. 13 July 1880, Gault Bros., cannot go into `new enterprises' as per offer made in letter 228

        36. 15 July 1880, Fowlds to S. Whittaker, England, details of new cotton mill and reasons for starting it

        37. 23 Aug. 1880, (J. Maylock) problems with wheat

        38. 1 Sept. 1880, Niles Bros., about needed planks

        39. 7 Sept. 1880, J. Whylock order for flour

        40. 15 Sept. 1880, Gault Bros., setting up small cotton mill does not seem advisable

        41. 20 Sept. 1880, Niles Bros., let bearer have load of planks

        42. 22 Sept. 1880, Niles Bros., let bearer have planks, let us know what conclusion you have reached regarding stave works

        43. 10 Nov. 1880, W. Greey, Toronto Mill Furnishing works, acknowledges receipt of payment

        44. 24 Nov. 1880, Gilmour & Co., want lot properly run out by surveyor as Gilmour lot adjoins Fowlds'

        45. 30 Nov. 1880, G. Bickell, unable to ascertain if account has been fully paid

        46. 12 Jan. 1881, Grand Junction Rail Road, lumber required for station

        47. 13 Jan. 1881, G.A. Cox insurance quotes

        48. 14 Jan. 1881, Grand Junction Rail Road, enclosed timber (order) required as soon as possible

        49. 11 Feb. 1881, W. Ryan quote on wheat

        50. 17 Feb. 1881, Dennistoun Bros. and Hall, re Black mortgage held on Fowlds' property

        51. 22 Feb. 1881, J.W. Patterson and Co., wants to know about lumber for woollen mill at Campbellford

        52. 7 March 1881, J. Waters, payment letter

        53. 22 Aug. 1881, J. Meagher, partial payment of bill

        54. 10 Sept. 1881, Bank of Toronto, Peterborough Branch, credit approved at rate not below 7% on this line of business

        55. 15 Sept. 1881, E. Hill, enclosure key house rented by this man

        56. 15 Sept. 1881, Bank of Toronto, Peterborough Branch, credit $20,000 approved for grain and timber operations loan & 7%

        57. 16 Sept. 1881, (J.H. Roper), `Let me hear from you in reply to mine yesterday'

        58. 24 Oct. 1881, Gilmour & Co., about exchange of lots in Methuen Township

        59. 2 Jan. 1882, Fowlds to Gilmour & Co., letter offering flour

        60. 10 Jan. 1882, H. Calarett, let me know how much you expect for damages

        61. 16 Jan. 1882, David Robertson and Co., not able to handle Fowlds' flour at this time

        62. 17 Jan. 1882, (J. Whylock) enclosing cheque

        63. 11 Feb. 1882, D. Robertson and Co., small outstanding difference on account due to freight charges

        64. 28 Feb. 1882, (D. Pickworth) payment for lumber

        65. 1 April 1882, Northcott and Alford, contractors, do you have any 2" planks?

        66. 8 April 1882, Canadian Bank of Commerce, credit advice

        67. 18 May 1882, (George Stethen) sorry to hear of loss of "great fire in your village"

        68. 6 Feb. 1886, Fowlds to (G.H. Pope), particulars of Fowlds' claim against government for lands taken for public works at Hastings

        69. 18 June 1890, Dept. Railways and Canals acknowledges receipt of claim for $2000 in compensation

        70. 7 Jan. 1878, Fred Fowlds to his father, re Bank of Montreal versus Fowlds

        71. 8 Jan. 1878, M.C. Cameron, re Bank of Montreal

        72. 19 Dec. 1879, Fred Fowlds to his father, comment on bank problem

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        Bound Journals, Ledgers, etc.

        1. Henry Fowlds - Journal of Accounts, 1847-1849

        2. Henry Fowlds - Journal of Accounts, 1847-1850 (p. 1-486) - Day Book entries, 12 Nov. 1850 - 31 Dec. 1850 (p. 487-589) - Journal of Accounts, 1850-1853 (p. 601-620)

        3. Jas. S. Fowlds & Bros. - Journal of Accounts, 1853-1855 (some entries to 1857)

        4. Jas. S. Fowlds & Bros. - Journal of Accounts, 1855-1856

        5. Jas. S. Fowlds & Bros. - Day Book, 1859 - 26 May 1860 (Memo of accounts at end of book)

        6. Jas. S. Fowlds & Bros. - Day Book, 28 Jan. 1861 - 31 Dec. 1861 (p. 1-718) - (Memo of Accounts, 1860 - 1862 - to end of book)

        7. Jas. S. Fowlds & Bros. - Cash Book, Nov. 1844 - Dec. 1892

        8. Theresa Fowlds - Bound volume of sheet music [1865]

        plus photographs in office (negatives)

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