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Born of water.

File consists of one essay on theology, particularly baptism. Original finding aid indicates that the essay was written by M.G. Sherk [i.e. Scherck].

Petition of Jacob Farrand.

File consists of one ts. of a petition of Jacob Farand on behalf of persons who have claims to certain lands in the Eastern District regarding ownership of lands in the district. Originally dated October 12, 1802.

Petition of John Cornwall.

File consists of one ts. of a petition of John Cornwall regarding establishing a school. Cornwall was a member of the Legislative Assembly for Essex and Suffolk. Originally dated June 28, 1800.

Petition of John Miller.

File consists of one ts. of a petition of John Miller regarding his desire for a loan for millstones. Also includes a ts. of a supporting letter. Originally dated January 6, 1801.

Petition of Martha Burch.

File consists of one ts. of a petition of Martha Burch regarding a request to deny a land claim to another mill that would distrupt the operation of hers. Originally dated July 15, 1802.

Petition of Mordecai Sayles.

File consists of one typescript of a petition of Mordecai Sayles regarding a saw and grist mill that he has helped to build and the granting of the land that it is on. Originally dated June 3, 1800.

Petition of Nathaniel Tredwell.

File consists of one typescript of a petition by Nathaniel Tredwell, and the subsequent council minutes, regarding a request for a land grant. Original document written November 1797. Tredwell was a seigneur and fur trader who settled in L'Original, Upper Canada.

Petition of Peter Russell.

File consists of one typescript of a petition of Peter Russell, attorney regarding land claims of his clients Baldwin and Willcocks. Originally dated January 13, 1801.

Petition of Quetton de St. George.

File consists of one typescript of a petition of Quetton de St. George regarding his committement to work on his land so that it is not returned to the government. Originally dated February 10, 1801.

Petition of Robert Baldwin.

File consists of one typescript of a petition by Robert Baldwin regarding a land grant. Originally dated July 6, 1799. Robert Baldwin was appointed Colonel of the First Regiment of Durham Militia.

Petition of Robert Kerr and others.

File consists of one typescript of a petition of Robert Kerr and others regarding their concern over the streams in the County of Lincoln and the desire to erect a mill on the River of Niagara. Originally dated August 30, 1800.

Notes on teaching.

File consists of one notebook with manuscript notes on how to get a placement as a teacher and how to set up and teach in a classroom. Original finding aid indicates that the notes were written by M.G. Sherk [i.e. Scherck].

Petition of Thomas Ingersoll.

File consists of one typescript of a petition of Thomas Ingersoll regarding a land grant. Ingersoll was lieutenant in the Niagara Dragoons and founded the town of Ingersoll. Originally dated June 11, 1800.

Petition of Thomas Talbot.

File consists of one ts. of a petition of Timothy Talbot regarding a land claim. Also includes typescripts of correspondence related to the claim. Originally dated May 18, 1801.

Petition of Timothy Rogers.

File consists of one typescript of a petition of Timothy Rogers regarding a request for land for a number of settlers from his previous home in Vermont. Originally dated April 14, 1801.

Petition of William Eadus.

File consists of one typescript of a petition of William Eadus who is desirous of obtaining a water lot to erect a wharf. Originally dated September 13, 1802.

Petition of William Warren Baldwin.

File consists of one typescript of a petition by William Warren Baldwin regarding a land grant. William Warren Baldwin was Master in Chancery and treasurer of the Law Society of Upper Canada and was appointed lieutenant colonel of the First Regiment of Durham Militia. Originally dated July 6, 1799.

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