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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 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.

Memorial of Benedict Arnold.

File consists of one typescript of a petition by Benedict Arnold requesting 1500 acres of land in Upper Canada for him and his family to reward him for his service. Originally written in April 1798.

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 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 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 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 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.

Petitions re Yonge Street.

File consists of: one typescript of an Order in Council relative to Yonge Street regarding settlement of the street. Originally dated December 29, 1798. One typescript or return of locations on Yonge Street, originally dated January 1800. One typescript of a petition of the inhabitants of Yonge Street regarding the road to town being impassible, originally dated January 16, 1800. One typescript of return of vacant lots upon Yonge Street, originally dated October 26, 1800. One typescript report upon Yonge Street regarding a survey, originally dated July 16, 1801. One typescript recommendation of council on settlement of Yonge Street.

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