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Correspondence from Lord Grey, Ottawa.

Two letters from Lord Grey to Colin Rankin both dated November 1, 1905. The first letter lets Rankin know that Grey and Major Holford returned from safely from a trip and thanks Rankin "for all the trouble you took to provide our comfort, amusement and instruction." A postscript note mentions the inclusion of a photograph as a moment that is not included in the file. The second letter, marked 'Private & Confidential', asks Rankin to let Grey know as soon as possible about the price a Mr. Brown is asking for 400 acres worth of land and whether Rankin can secure it and everything on the land, including furniture of the house and a yacht, for $6,000 until the end of November.

Rankin, Colin

Resolutions passed by Members of the Bar of the County of Renfrew following the death of Colin Scott Rankin, son of Colin Rankin.

Three resolutions passed by Members of the Bar of the County of Renfrew following the death of Colin Scott Rankin, son of Colin Rankin. The first is a resolution to attend Rankin's funeral, the second is a resolution expressing individual and united respect for Colin Rankin Scott Eqs. and their condolences to Colin Rankin Esq., and the third is a resolution to send a copy of the first two resolutions to Colin Rankin Esq. The document is likely the copy agreed to in the third resolution.

Rankin, Colin

George Bray to Abraham Bray.

One letter from George Bray to Abraham Bray sent January 8, 1843 from Rathmines Mill, near Dublin, Ireland. The letter discusses family news and health, finances, the First Opium War, facts about Canada quoted from Mr. Lazenby including a mention of "Large Forests inhabited by Tribes of Indians," and Abraham's life in Canada.

Bray Family

George Bray to Abraham Bray.

One letter from George Bray to Abraham Bray dated September 2, 1844 from Rathmines Mill near Dublin. The letter expresses concern for Abraham's well being as the family has not heard from him and offers to send money to help pay the mortgage on his land.

Bray Family

Ann Bray to Abraham Bray.

One letter from Ann Bray to Abraham Bray dated January 17, 1847 from Leeds. The first part of the letter is from Ann Bray and gives an update on the family and their struggles since the passing of George Bray, and congratulates Abraham on the birth of his child. She notes that Hannah is working at Marshals Mill and that Sarah, Rebecca and Rachel are all working in service. At the end of the letter are notes from Samuel Fox and Sarah Bray regarding friends moving to Canada and inquiring about job prospects there.

Bray Family

Hannah Hargreaves to Abraham Bray.

One letter from Hannah Hargreaves (nee Bray) to Abraham Bray dated March 1, 1869 from Cayuga. This letter is written on the second half of a letter from Sarah Rawson (nee Bray) sent to her sister Hannah who is living in Canada. Hannah sends the letter on to Abraham in the hopes that he can help Sarah migrate to Canada as she is now widowed.

Bray Family

Ann Elizabeth Rawson to Abraham Bray.

One letter from Ann Elizabeth Rawson, dated May 20, 1876 from Holbeck. Ann, Abraham's niece, gives an update on herself, her mother Sarah and brother John Henry, and also discusses the price of apples and the possibility of importing them to Leeds.

Bray Family

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