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Boer War letter to James Robert Stewart

  • CA PCA Acc4999
  • Collection
  • 29 March 1900

This letter was written from Bloemfontein, South Africa on 29 March 1900 by "Lorne" during the South African Boer War and was sent to James Robert Stewart of Bayview, Prince Edward Island. In the letter, Lorne (whose surname is unknown) describes the conditions of soldiers in the British Army during the war. Lorne outlines how he was under fire four times, participated in one of the hardest marches ever performed by the British Army, slept in wet clothes, fought all day without eating, and drank from the Modder River as rotting horses, mules, oxen, and dead Boers floated by.

The creator is unknown, identified only as "Lorne".

James Robert Stewart was born 1 September 1864 and lived and farmed in Bayview, Prince Edward Island. In 1891, he married Jennie Ingles Bulman of New Glasgow. Mr. and Mrs. Stewart died in 1939 and 1940, respectively, and are buried together in the Cavendish / Presbyterian United Cemetery.

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Province House stereograph card

  • CA PCA Acc5014
  • Collection
  • [ca. 1865]

The collection consists of one card of stereographs of Province House in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, ca.1865. Stereographs are dual photographic images mounted on cards, to be viewed with a hand-held style stereoscope. The images are photographed from slightly different points of view, providing the appearance of a three dimensional image when it is viewed through the lenses of the device. The photographer is unknown.

The seat of the Legislative Assembly of Prince Edward Island, Province House, previously known as the Colonial Building, was completed in 1847 in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island. Local architect and builder Isaac Smith had the winning entry in a public design contest. The cornerstone for Province House was laid in May 1843, and the official opening of the building was held during the first session of the legislature in 1847. In September 1864, representatives from Canada, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, and Prince Edward Island met at Province House for the Charlottetown Conference. These September 1864 meetings on colonial union eventually led to the Confederation of Canada in 1867.

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Anonymous King's County Store ledger

  • CA PCA Acc2350
  • Fonds
  • 1826-1829

The fonds consists of a four hundred page ledger dating from 1826 to 1829. The individuals listed within the ledger are sometimes documented according to the community they are from, or by their occupation. Although the majority of the patrons documented within the ledger come from the communities of Cardigan, Launching, and Sturgeon, there are also individuals listed within the ledger from a variety of communities throughout King's County such as Montague, Brundenell, Georgetown, Murray Harbour, and Grand River. Noticeable residents of Charlottetown including Francis Longworth and Daniel Hodgson are also listed as patrons of this store.

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Early history of Charlottetown schools : [1790-1914]

  • CA PCA Acc4453
  • Fonds
  • post 1914

This fonds consists of a paper which briefly outlines the history and legislation of education on PEI from 1790 to 1914 paying particular attention to the schools in Charlottetown. Page 1 is missing.

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Charlottetown area general store fonds

  • CA PCA Acc4477
  • Fonds
  • 1843-1851

This fonds consists of an unidentified account book recording transactions for general merchandise which includes such items as bread, sugar, butter, tea, tobacco, molasses, nails, and candles. Transactions list the name of the client, material purchased, and amount paid. Clients include prominent Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, residents.

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Classification Exports And Imports by the P. of Wales & St. Lawrence Commencing 1885

  • CA PCA Acc4493
  • Fonds
  • 1864-1915

From the 1830s to the early part of the 20th century, small steam vessels were the mode of transportation during open navigation, between Prince Edward Island and the mainland. These vessels plied the strait between Charlottetown and Pictou, carrying mails, passengers, and freight, and receiving a subsidy for their services from the provincial government of the time. Around 1864, the Charlottetown Steam Navigation Company was organized and the wooden paddle- steamers "Princess of Wales" and the "St. Lawrence" were placed by this company on the daily routes between Charlottetown and Pictou, and Summerside and Point du Chene. These steamers were eventually replaced with larger ships to accommodate the growing trade and travel. The Company's vessels brought to the province nearly the whole of its imports, and carried away daily full cargoes of its products.

The fonds consists of an account book containing detailed monthly accounts covering the years 1885 to 1888 and classifications of exports and imports carried as part of a steamship service. Types of goods are categorized with exports including sundries, fresh meats, cheese, dry fish, pelts and so on. Categories of imports include nails, sugar, oils, liquors, leather, iron, tin, pianos, sewing machines, and canned goods. The accounts are also broken down by the various steamer routes; Charlottetown to Pictou, Summerside to Point du Chene, Charlottetown to Point du Chene, Georgetown to Pictou, Murray Harbour to Pictou and Charlottetown, Souris to Pictou Landing, etc. The volume also contains several pages of "Comparative Statement Imports" and "Comparative Statement Exports" for the years 1882 to 1904. "First and Last Trips of Steamers" are listed for the years 1864 to 1915. Another section in the volume lists accounts for the passenger and freight services for the various routes covering the years 1874 to 1905.

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Grade 5, Prince Street School photograph

  • CA PCA Acc4541
  • Collection
  • 1927-1928

This image is of the interior of the grade 5 classroom of Jessie Fullerton at Prince Street School in the academic year 1927/28. Students are seated at their desks. Some are identified. The creator of this collected item is unknown.

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Charlottetown general store fonds

  • CA PCA Acc4629
  • Fonds
  • 1836-1840

The fonds consists of a day book of an unidentified general store, possible in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island. Most names in the book are from the Charlottetown area. The day book itemizes sales to individuals, companies, and institutions from 5 September 1836 to 16 June 1840. Goods sold include hardware, groceries, liquor and dry goods. The inside cover is inscribed to Mr. Robert J. B. Ayling who appears to have had the book in his possession in 1889. The volume has been cut in two and the bottom half is missing.

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Maplethorpe, Centreville, Bedeque, P.E.I. : [1900?]

  • CA PCA Acc4668
  • Collection
  • [1900?]

The collection consists of reproductions from jpeg format of two photographs of "Maplethorpe", the home built by Major Wright (1830-1907) in Centreville, Bedeque, Prince Edward Island. The original images, thought to have been taken around 1900, were inscribed on the back as follows by Millicent Wright, Major Wright's daughter:

"Maplethorpe", Bedeque, PEI, Tennis court and Summer House

"Maplethorpe", Bedeque, Looking towards the garden and orchard

The house was still standing in 1999 and has changed little in exterior appearance.

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Bridges of Prince County, Prince Edward Island

  • CA PCA Acc4706
  • Collection
  • [194?]

The collection consists of three photographs of bridges in Prince County, Prince Edward Island, i.e. Hatchery Bridge over the Dunk River, Beaton's Bridge and the bridge over Little Pierre Jacques. At least two of the three images were taken by L. H. Read, Summerside photographer.

Read, Lorne Hiram

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