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Account book (Timber)

  • CA UNB MG H 47
  • Item
  • 14 May 1900 - 2 November 1901

This account book, dating from 14 May 1900 to 2 November 1901, lists the quantity of timber received, by whom purchased, marks, and first boom count.

Account book (Timber), Author

A.H. Johnson letterbook

  • CA UNB MG H 32
  • Item
  • 1877-1899

Letterbook of lawyer A. H. Johnson of Chatham, N.B., dating from 1877-1879.

Johnson, A.H., fl. 1877-1879

L. W. Eaton logbook

  • CA UNB MG H 35
  • Item
  • 1875, 1879

This 28-page logbook for the brigantine "L. W. Eaton" records 4 voyages, 1 completed in 1875 and 3 completed in 1879, namely: New York, New York, to Halifax, Nova Scotia, April 1875; Chatham, New Brunswick, to St. John's, Newfoundland, June 1879; St. Johns, NF, to Chatham, NB, June 1879; and Chatham, NB, to St-Pierre and Miquelon, July 1879. The log records the daily notes for each voyage which make reference to bearing, weather, and distance sailed.

L. W. Eaton logbook, Author

Louis Arthur Cunningham

  • CA UNB MG L 13
  • Item
  • 1900 - 1964, predominant 1927 - 1954

This fonds, which consists largely of holographs and typescripts of manuscripts in various genre, documents Louis Arthur Cunningham's long and successful career as a popular writer. The fonds also includes print copies of many of his works, especially the short stories.

There is supporting documentation for his literary activities such as correspondence with publishers, legal agreements, and notebooks documenting dates and prices paid as manuscripts were sent to publishers. After his death, there are similar records kept by his widow as she continued to try to sell his work.

There are a few personal and biographical items such as newspaper clippings about Louis Arthur Cunningham, a few photographs and personal documents such as birth and marriage certificates and university diplomas.

Cunningham, Louis Arthur, 1900-1954

Martin Hunter letter

  • CA UNB MG H 44b
  • Item
  • 30 August 1803

Letter to Lord Hobart from Colonel Martin Hunter (later General Martin Hunter) dated 30 August 1803. Martin reports that he is ordered to New Brunswick "to raise a regiment" and asks if he may be appointed Governor of New Brunswick in place of Governor Thomas Carleton, whom he understands is to be returning to England.

Hunter, Martin, 1787-1846

Merchant's Day book and Stock book

  • CA UNB MG H 48
  • Item
  • 28 December 1887 - 31 October 1888

Contains a stock book and a day book. Day book contains a customer log and statement of accounts. Stock book contains an inventory list of hardware and dry goods.

Merchant's Day book and Stock book, Author

New Brunswick Merchant Daybook

  • CA UNB MG H 74
  • Item
  • 19 February 1866 - 21 November 1867

This general merchant's day book, lists names of customers, articles purchased, and prices.

New Brunswick Merchant

Norman Morrison letterbook

  • CA UNB MG H 44a
  • Item
  • [1740-1759]

Typescript copy of a portion of Norman Morrison's letterbook dating between 1740 and 1759.

Morrison, Norman, fl. 1740-1759

Time book (Timber)

  • CA UNB MG H 83
  • Item
  • November 1936 - September 1939

This time book for a lumbering operation, dating from November 1936 to September 1939, lists names of workers, time worked, and wages paid.

It also records sales of meat for 1933.

Time book (Timber), Author