Proceedings of an Indian Council held at the Mohawk Village in the Bay of Quinte (Tyendinaga) from the 2nd to the 10th of September 1800 on the differences existing among the Indians of the Village. Indiviudals present include: Captain Claus, Acting Departmental Superintendent General; Lieut. Givens, Agent - Indian Affairs; Lieut. McQueen, Queens Rangers; Mr. David Price, Interpreter; Mr. Nathaniel Lines, Interpreter; Mr. Ferguson (from Kingston); P. Selby, Officer - Indian Affairs; Lt. Fortier; Captain John Deserontyon; Captain Isaac (Brant?). This does not seem to be a verbatim transcription, but the proceedings as would be reflected in minutes.
Daybook lists many local United Empire Loyalist names such as John Canniff, Major Van Alsie, Peter Young, Sills, Trumpour and Roblin. Includes a record of sales to Reuben Bedell of Adolphustown, in November 1797, who appeared to be a travelling salesman.
To Mrs. Mary Hamilton daughter of Captain Hanjos Herchmer, for 200 acres in the Township of Pittsburgh, lots 10 and 12, first concession. Seal to deed included.
Manuscript report. Relates to proposal for introducing the cultivation of hemp in the province of Nova Scotia. The report was addressed to Lord Dorchester, governor of the provinces of Quebec, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia and their dependencies.
Fonds consists of the diaries (2 volumes) of William Smith, containing a detailed narrative of his activities in England and his first seven months in Quebec dated January 1784 to May 1787. The entries cover events, institutions, political affairs and descriptions of persons encountered by W. Smith. The first volume includes one of the only accounts of Canadian affairs from a London vantage point given that the papers of Sir Guy Carleton were destroyed. The second volume deals predominantly with Quebec.
