Item is an window-matted electro-steel engraved top-half portrait of Sir. George Simpson; Governor, Hudson Bay Co. 1821-57, explorer (b.1792-d.1860). IS signed in lithograph and from a book as in bottom right corner is "page 291."
Holograph letter dated July 25, 1840 donating first books to Queen's College Library, typescripts of letters, 1807 and 1840. Transcript of article published in London Free Press, 29 Oct. 1948 describing Mitchell's life and career.
Dispute between Thomas Wright and James Bishop of the one part and Thomas Pearsall of the other part. Parts of lots 61 and 62, Sophiasburg, Prince Edward County, Midland.
The fonds consists of photostats of correspondence, biographical data, a proclamation (reproduction) and newspaper clippings. Correspondents include Charles Jones, A.N. Buell and Henry O'Reilly. Includes a petition from Mackenzie to William H. Seward, 1840 Jan. 4.