Canada Tree

Canada Tree Volume 2 Issue 2 January 1995



“While doing some research on Cuthbert Grant recently, I had occasion to search through the Margaret MacLeod collection in the University of Manitoba Libraries Archives. The collected notes from The Letters of Letitia Hargrave make very interesting reading, especially if you are looking for individuals in the mid-nineteenth century at York Factory or Red River. While the notes have not been transcribed, they make such interesting readingthat the effort is worthwhile. ”

Donald Ross

– B.C. Archives

MS-0635

Donald Ross

Originals 1816-1876 87.5 cm

Microfilm (neg.) 1816-1876 16mm 3 reels [A00831-

A00833]

Donald Ross was a fur trader at Norway House.


The records consist of correspondence between Donald Ross

and other Hudson’s Bay Company officials and employees,

private correspondence between Ross and members of his

family, and a variety of other documents, including

accounts, invoices, memoranda, marriage certificates, and

trade reports. Also, includes typewritten transcripts

prepared by the BC Archives (BCA).

The records are arranged alphabetically by correspondent.

Within each file, the material is arranged chronologically;

undated material is placed at the beginning of the file.

All items are letters inward to Donald Ross unless otherwise

indicated in the finding aid. Numbers appearing at the

upper right hand corner of documents are for purposes of

internal control and should not be used for citation.

Restriction: use the microfilm copy.


In 1930, the BCA purchased a large portion of the records

from Mrs. George A. Graham (M. Ross), granddaughter, of Fort

William, Ontario. Additional portions were purchased over

the period 1942-1944 from Mrs. M.L. MacLeod of Vancouver,

B.C., acting for her mother, Mrs. Bullock.

2/A00831 56 Hargrave, James, 29 letters and copies 1839-1849

1798-1865 of letters, 3 covers

2/A00831 57 Hargrave, James 22 letters 1850-1851

Letitia Hargrave

[Background information and genealogical data related to Letitia Hargrave’s Book]

Letter from Lord Lyon Sir Thomas Innes of Learney to Mrs. MacTavish

Leading up to the Granting of the Arms

Part I

“With some interest being shown in the Matriculation by the Lord Lyon to Edward Stewart Dugald MacTavish of Dunardry on the 23 July? 1997, it appears the story should be placed for all to see.? I hope it is found to be of some interest to supporting members and visitors alike. ”

“Let us start at the beginning. In 1949, a Mrs. A.N. MacLeod, of Winnipeg Manitoba, considered one of Canada’s finest historians, was commissioned by the prestigious Champlain Society to do a book on the life of Lettia Hargraves, spouse of a Hudson Bay Factor in the new world. They turned over to Mrs. MacLeod some letters written by Lettia Hargraves back to her parents in Scotland.? As Mrs. MacLeod started her research and reading the letters provided to her, it soon became apparent that she knew more about this family than she realized. “

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