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File consists of various Haultain family papers including: "Excerpts concerning Hugh Heaton from the Memoirs of Robin Haultain;" "The Haultain Family Tree" c. 1931; miscellaneous newspaper clippings.

File consists of a scrapbook consisting of poems, songs, newspaper clippings, magazine articles, event programs, published wills / probates, and published photographs, c1877-1932. It includes mention of the following Port Hope names: Henderson, Williams, Corbett, Helm, Adams, Gordon, Lawson, Cumberland, Benson, and Ward.

File consists of the diary of Josephine Caroline Stuart (later Grant), 1891-1898. The diary entries begin on 1 Jan 1891 and end on 8 Aug 1898 (not inclusive). The diary itself is inscribed as follows "Josie C. Stuart "Ballintruan" Port Hope, Ontario Canada New Year's Day 1891-" and includes entries describing daily events. It also includes notes and contact information at the back of the book.

File consists of Royal Family ephemera collected and addressed to the Stuart-Grant family of Ballintruan, Port Hope, 1882-1953. It includes: Royal Family stationary (i.e. envelopes and letterhead); programme from the funeral of Donald Alexander Smith, 1st Baron Strathcona and Mount Royal, 1914; invitation to attend the wedding of H.R.H. Prince Leopold Duke of Albany with H.S.H. Princess Helen Frederica Augusta of Waldeck and Pyrmont, 1882; invitation to a ball in honour of the marriage of H.R.H. Princess Beatrice and H.S.H. Prince Henry Maurice of Battenburg, 1885; three (3) invitations to visit with Lady Strathcona, 1898-1900; programme from attendance at "Balmoral Castle Concert by the Glasgow Select Choir, 1897; invitation and programme book (hard-bound) from the marriage of H.R.H. Princess Louise of Wales and the Earl of Fife, 1889; souvenir programme from The Coronation of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, 1953; and a collection of postcards documenting royal events and Balmoral Castle.

File consists of correspondence written between members of the Stuart-Grant family of Ballintruan, c1894-1901. It includes personal messages from Albert and Josephine Grant (nee Stuart) and her parents, Charles and Margaret Stuart (nee Gladman). The letters document the travels of Albert and Josephine to Italy, France, England, Scotland, Germany and New York; and updates on their children from Charles and Margaret at Ballintruan in Port Hope. It also includes correspondence on letter head from the residence of Kaiser Wilhelm II, Balmoral Castle, Hearth & Home Magazine, Eden-Palace Hotel (France), Hotel Angst (Italy), Stuart Family (Ballintruan), Murray Hill Hotel (New York), Hotel Continental (France), Hotel Bella Vista (Italy), Hotel de France et Pension Anglaise (Italy), Palace Hotel (Scotland), Hotel Victoria (London); as well as, a Christmas card "Woodlands and Pastures Bare," "The Complexion: It's Care." by Mrs. Pomeroy (addressed to Mrs. Stuart Grant), Telegram and information booklet for Saloon Passengers per Dominion Line Royal Mail S.S. "Vancouver," 1897 (Josephine Stuart-Grant and Victoria were on board), and several other birthday and holiday cards.

File consists of a scrapbook created by Harold Reeve in the 1950s and 1960s. It contains clippings, notes, correspondence, and images regarding the Reeve-McColl families and local history topics.

File consists of the Last Will and Testament of Joseph Cooper, Port Hope who died on 21 Aug 1876. The will was originally written in 1826.

File consists of the military papers of Alfred H.C. Long, 1910-1916. It includes: Certificate of Military Instruction, Infantry Branch, 1910; 46th Regiment, School of Signaling, Certificate of Military Instruction, 28 Apr 1911; Certificate of Military Instruction 24 Jun 1913; 46th Regiment, Certificate of Military Instruction, Field Officer, 1916; Certificate of Military Instruction of Musketry Instruction, 1916; Regimental Fund Account, 136th Durham Overseas Battalion, C. E. F. 1915-1916; Battalion Order # 112. Second page duplicated. Syllabus of training, May 13, 1916 Commanding 136th Durham Overseas Battalion, Port Hope; Militia Orders, 21 May 1910, A. H. C. Long listed, 46th Regiment; Appointments, Promotions and Retirements, Canadian Militia, 1914; Letter to Major A. H. C. Long, junior Major from Lt. Col. R. W. Smart regarding Smart's resignation, 1916.

Item is an Indenture of Bargain and Sale between Jonathan Walton and Zacheus Burnham and Jacob Choate, for Lots 4 and 5 in the Second Concession, Hope Township. Signed by all parties.

File consists of the papers of Nathan Choate's Estate, 1891. It includes: Order on Passing Executor's accounts, 30 May 1900, re: in trust for Herbert Russell Herriman, Gertrude Lelean, Norman Stanley Choate, Nathan Henry Meeking, Arthur Ernest Choate; Audit papers; Schedule "A" account of the Testators Personal Estate, 10 Jul 1891; Power of Attorney, Charles S. Choate and Charlotte A. Choate to Nathan B. Choate; Estate reports; Probate of Nathan Choate; Burnham vs. Chaote - Judgement regarding infant grandchildren of Nathan Choate and unborn grandchildren. Includes two news articles. 3 Jun 1892; Declarations from the grandchildren of Nathan Choate, 1907; Charlotte Elizabeth Hannah Choate, Martha Achsan Herriman and Lucy Ellen Meeking re: Estate of Nathan Choate, 1891; Bequests: 1891- Millicent Mary Ann Stephens (nee Herriman) and 1892 Charlotte E. H. Choate.

File consists of invoices for contractors and continued maintenance on the Choate estate, Belmont following the death of Nathan Choate, 1891. It includes: List of notes owed to Estate; Estate Sale Poster; Valuation of Estate of Nathan Choate, Lot 5 Con 2; Assessment Notice for Estate Property; Insurance Notes; Receipts for wages paid to employees; Doctor, Grocery and Entertaining Bills; William Carson, Accountant; Grave Digger; Undertaker; Cab Service; Printing - William Williamson; Notes for assessment of estate, 1891.

File consists of papers related to business conducted on behalf of the Estate of Nathan Choate and his heirs, 1892. It includes: Receipts, Correspondence, Account Sheet, Farm Lease; Stock Certificates, Midland Loan & Saving Company; Cancelled Drafts; Invoices to the Port Hope Guide and Cooper & Rutter.

File consists of invoices and receipts regarding the Estate of Nathan Choate, 1893. It includes: Seth S. Smith; Dingwall & Ross British & American Hardware; W. J. Foster, Coal & Wood Stoves, Furnaces etc.; W. Williamson, Bookseller, Stationer and Bookbinder; Chas. Stevenson, Lumber, Lath, Shingles etc.; W. L. Herriman, M.D.

File consists of receipts, invoices and correspondence related to the management of the Estate of Nathan Choate, 1894. It includes invoices from: Dingwall & Ross British American Hardware; G. N. Patterson, Lumber, Shingles, Wood and Cedar Posts; and George White.

File consists of invoices and receipts for the management of the Estate of Nathan Choate, 1895. It includes: William Williamson; Galbraith Bros.; Dingwall & Ross British American Hardware; and William Waddell.

File consists of receipts, invoices and correspondence related to the management of the Estate of Nathan Choate, 1896. Also includes accounts and balance sheets for the estate. It includes: Galbraith Bros.; Port Hope Evening Guide; Dingwall & Ross British & American Hardware; and J. W. Wallace.

File consists of invoices, receipts and papers related to the management of the Estate of Nathan Choate, 1899. Includes poster for the closing of the the estate, balance sheets, articles of agreement and lists of bequests. It also includes: G. N. Patterson; Smith & Co.; and Port Hope Evening Guide.

File consists of receipts, balance sheets, correspondence, Midland Loan & Savings Company annual reports and fire insurance policies related to the estate of Nathan Choate, 1900-1910.

File consists of balance sheets, disbursement and receipts for Estate Trust of Lucy Ellen Meeking, 1891-1910.

Item is an article entitled "It was quite a life" recounting Margaret Sproat's life, 3 Jan 1978 Port Hope Evening Guide. Article with interview with Margaret Sproat Wilson, widow of Ralph Choate Wilson and her involvement with the family business - the Port Hope Evening Guide until it was sold to Albert Schultz.