Letter to Sir Wilfrid Laurier, 1903 Jan. 19, about the deplorable state of Archives in Canada, and a letter to Sir George Robert Parkin 1904 Sept. 26, just before he left office as Governor-General, outlining his activities and objectives in fulfilling the duties of his office.
Minto, Gilbert John Murray Kynynmond Elliot, 4th Earl of
Five letters to his son, John Bower Mowat, July - December 1841. Collection includes a typescript, 'Incidents in reference to early history of Queen's University.'
Relates to the publication of a lecture in a pamphlet form. Account sheet for shipping of lumber, Quebec, 26 June 1884. Two copies of additional letters.
Fonds consists of garrison orders and proceedings for the U.S. Garrison at Fort Niagara during the War of 1812. the period covered is 1812 Nov 15-1813 May 12, and 1813 Oct 10-1813 Dec 16. Also contains typed transcripts by R. Bruce Taylor, completed in 1925, of same, as well as copies of his articles published in reference to the Order Books.