ELEANOR L MACRAE

1940s Pair of Diaries Handwritten by a Wealthy Toronto Area Woman

Greater Toronto Area, Canada, 1944. Hardcover. Offering two 1940s handwritten diaries by 61-year-old Eleanor L. Macrae, which provide an outstanding look at life in urban Canada during and immediately following World War II. Macrae's entries are lengthy and detailed, portraying daily life during and after the war as part of a well-off family for whom service to “King and Country” was considered a given. Inside the front cover, Macrae has noted the names of her family members who were at war: her son Donald, serving in the Royal Navy (HMS Diadem) , and his two brothers serving in the Royal Canadian Navy, Bill on HMCS Penetang and John (Bubs) on HMCS Sudbury. “Damp & Cold -- threatening rain or snow. Up to shop in the morning and busy taking down Christmas tree -- went to Gwyn Cornell’s for tea with Lallie Pullen. Delighted to hear from her of Hugh having been awarded the OBE for his services in the Navy. Sis, Mont & I went to see ‘Young Mr. Pitt’ at the Gregory” (January 5, 1944). “Very happy letters from Bub & Gilly. Having a wonderful time in Victoria. Bub is to be in Vancouver working on Victory Loans and making speeches in war plants etc. Filling in his time til his ship is ready” (April 18, 1944). Despite having three family members in combat, she writes the following: “Thanksgiving Day ... Mont had planned for an all day sail but as the weather looked bad they called it off ... Had our Thanksgiving dinner... A very happy day & a lot to be thankful for” (October 9, 1944). The 1946-50 diary is actually a hardcover lined notebook in which she made dated entries. It begins on March 1, 1946. The entries cover the time period of March 1946 through December 1950. Macrae writes in a chronological order but entries are not made every day. Often there are gaps of several days or weeks. However, taken as a whole, they provide an excellent overview of Macrae’s life in the immediate aftermath of WWII. “Up early getting ordering, etc done. Pat & Sis looking at farms in afternoon. Had an early lunch then Mont & I off to Toronto to Gordon Wright’s wedding. Enjoyed it very much. Saw a lot of the younger relatives from Ancaster. Afterwards, Mont & I had dinner at the King Edward & came home” (March 2, 1946). “Bill & Holly married seven years ago today in Port-of-Spain Trinidad. Went over & looked after the children while H went to have her hair done. Children stayed all night with us as Holly and Bill went to the Yacht Club ball at H. M. C. S. York” (February 18, 1949). “Went to Toronto on 12: 20 bus. Shopped & home with Mont. Fun prowling around with my Christmas cheque to spend! Got a new clothes dryer. The tumbler type. $1,850! Awful price but I always wanted one” (January 16,1950). At the back of the journal are four pages listing a variety of dividend cheques received. Ephemera includes transaction receipts for stock purchases, birth and death announcements, and photographs, among other things. Eleanor L. Macrae was born in 1883 in the Hamilton, Ontario, area of Canada. Through family and marriage, she was related to prominent members of Ontario’s early society. The Heritage, a large stone mansion, whose ruins now belong to the Hamilton Conservation Authority, was constructed by a direct ancestor, George Leith. The mansion eventually passed to Leith’s daughter Alma Leith, who married the grandson of a Scottish Earl, Stair Dick-Lauder. Alma Dick-Lauder wrote historical articles for the Hamilton Spectator, which were later published in book form. There is a photograph of Alma Dick-Lauder in the ephemera accompanying these journals. Macrae’s husband was Albert Montye Macrae from Oakville, Ontario, a wealthy community west of Toronto. His family was successful in business and finance, and Montye was no exception. Eleanor’s journal records a number of stock and bond transactions carried out through Macrae & Company, a brokerage firm in Toronto. The 1944 diary measures 8.5 inches by 5.5 inches, contains 365 pages, and is 100 percent complete. The cover, binding, and pages are all in good condition. The 1946-1950 diary measures 9.5 inches x 5.5 inches, is 160 pages and 95 percent complete. The cover is in fair condition, but the binding and pages are good. This group of journals and the accompanying ephemera offer a wonderful look at life for a well-off woman in the years around World War II in a prosperous community in Ontario.; Manuscripts; 8.5" x 5.5" ; 365 pages. Good with no dust jacket .

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Book number: 0010045

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MAJOR-GENERAL SIR HEREWARD WAKE, 13TH BARONET

1901 Manuscript Thank You Letter from British Major-General to an Ontario, Canada Historian

England, 1901. Non-Book. On offer is the autographed letter, written and signed by Major-General Sir Hereward Wake, 13th Baronet (1876-1963) to Sara (Sarah) Mickle [1853-1930] of Toronto. Dated in London on 9 January [19]01, Wake writes to one Sara Mickle of Toronto, acknowledging on [Field Marshall] Lord [Frederick] Roberts behalf, the receipt of Mickle's letter of December 15th, and the Calendar Mickle sent to Lord Roberts. Wake writes that it has been "duly received and...he is very pleased". BIO NOTES: Sir Hereward Wake Bt, Aide de camp to Lord Roberts during the Boer War. Commissioned, King's Royal Rifle Corps 1897; South African War 1899-­-1902; Aide de camp to FM Frederick Sleigh Roberts, 1st Earl Roberts of Kandahar, Pretoria and Waterford 1900-­-1901; War Office 1909; Bde Maj, 2 Bde, Aldershot Command 1911-­- 1913; World War I 1914-­-1918; General Staff Officer Grade 3, General Headquarters, British Expeditionary Force (BEF) , Aug 1914; General Staff Officer Grade 2, 1 Army Corps 1915; War Office 1915-­-1916; General Staff Officer Grade 1, Home Forces and 61 Div, France 1916-­-1917; Brigadier General, General Staff, Supreme War Council, Versailles, France 1917-­-1919; Commander, 4 Bn, King's Royal Rifle Corps, India 1920-­-1923; 162 (East Midland) Territorial Infantry Bde 1928-­-1929; 12 Infantry Bde, Dover 1929-­-1932; 46 (North Midland) Div, Territorial Army 1934-­-1937; retired 1937; Commander, Northants Home Guard 1940-­-1943; Col Commandant, 1 Bn, King's Royal Rifle Corps 1938-­-1945MICKLE, SARA (Sarah) , was a local local historian and heritage preservationist. Born in Guelph and moved to Toronto in 1879. She was seventh of thirteen children and never married. Her greatest passion throughout her life was the preservation of Canada's past. Sara Mickle is the author of "Colborne Lodge" and "The owner of Colborne Lodge" in Women's Canadian Hist. Soc. Of Toronto. The letter is written on one page. It measures 4-3/4 x 7-3/8 inches and is in VG condition. ; Letters; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 1 pages; Signed by Author. Very Good with no dust jacket .

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Book number: 0012341

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JEAN LOIS WITT MALONEY

1928 Chatty Coming-of-Age Diary of a Boy Crazy 14-Year-Old Who Will Become a Beloved Teacher in Marion, Ohio

Marion, Ohio, Cleveland: Coming of Age Diary Cleveland To Marion Ohio High School Student, 1928. Hardcover. On offer is the chatty, energetic diary of a boy crazy Ohio high school freshman and sophomore in 1928. This is the diary of Jean Witt (1914-2014) , a teenage girl living in Cleveland who moves to Marion, Ohio part way through 1928. She attended Bowling Green State University and trained as a teacher. She was a member of the American Red Cross, stationed at McGuire General Hospital in Richmond, VA during World War 2. She worked as an elementary school teacher in Marion, OH for 37 years. Jean married late in life for the time, becoming the wife of Keith Edward Maloney (1913-1985) in 1953, when both were 39 years old. They had two children, Sally and Sharon. Beginning in sophomore year, Jean attended Marion Harding High School, class of 1931. This means she was in her freshman year and sophomore year when she kept this diary from January through December of 1928. Jean does not use this diary in a linear manner. Rather, she jots down her thoughts and goings-on whenever she remembers, often jumping back and forth in time. As would be expected from a 14-15 year old of any time period, Jean’s primary interest and focus is boys! “Well something exciting did happen. The mail man brought my first love letter but from the wrong person (see Note) ”...’ Note [found at end of diary]: He brought it from Charles Holk. Can you imagine that he’s all right but comes from a trashy family and is not my pick at all…” [Jan 14]“Eddie didn’t come out that Friday nite he had a date with another girl to take her to the Junior Plays. I mustn’t fuss because he has a perfect right to since I don’t claim to be going steady with him. Mother I don’t think would let me if he would have me” [July 17]. “Bub and Squire asked to take Bibs and I home and we consented but I was sorry afterward because he wanted to pet and mother has always tried to tell me that it wasn’t an honorable thing for a girl to do so I followed her advice and I’m very glad I did. Bibs I believe was thrilled but I must say I was not. I was very angry at him of course it was all over…” [dated Aug 23, but written in the March section]“...Dad got a job and we are living in Marion, Ohio. It is a very nice little town and I like it for more reasons than one. I go to Harding Hi and I like it lots. I had my first date about four weeks ago and I had it with Edgar Hastings. He is an awful nice boy. He took me to lecture course and then we went out to a little inn called Rest-a-Bit and had pork sandwiches and cider. He then brought me home. Oh! It was just swell but that wasn’t the end. He has been out several times since…” [dated Nov 30 but written in the March section]. This diary is a goldmine of insight into the mind of a young teenager embarking on her high school journey and undergoing large life changes with a move to a new community and school at a vulnerable moment. It exemplifies the timeless teenage experience with its focus on interpersonal relationships. Finally, this diary would be valuable to a collector or program interested in pre-war Ohio. This slim diary measures 4.5x3.5 inches and contains 60 pages. It is about 40% complete. The padded gold covers are in very good condition as are the spine and binding. The pages are in good condition as well and the handwriting is legible. ; Manuscripts; 32mo 4" - 5" tall; 60 pages; Signed by Author. Good with no dust jacket .

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MAMIE A. ?

1891 Diary of an Popular, Active and Responsible Young Brooklyn Woman

Brooklyn, New York, 1891. Softcover. On offer is a very interesting diary of a fairly well-off woman living in Brooklyn, New York in 1891. The diary was printed for W. G Hitchcock & Co who were importers and manufacturers located in New York City. It was presumably sold or given out as an advertising piece. It is full of advertisements for a wide variety of products. The author is a woman named Mamie A. [Lous? Ivans? ] of 483 1st St, Brooklyn. Unfortunately after attempts to determine who our diarist is, we were unable to do so. We do know that she was a young Brooklyn woman who was extremely social and entertaining many callers, both male and female. She does not seem to work, rather tends to her home and cares for family and friends, including an ill relation named Charrie and another relation named Gussie whose “days out” are recorded regularly in Mamie’s diary. In her diary, she records the daily events in her life including visits with friends, errands done, shopping, family matters etc. From context, she appears to be rather well-off as her family retains a servant. “Today looks like rain. Mrs. Bettie Burr was here to luncheon. Kelsey, she and I met Dr. Burr and wife at South Ferry and all went on board the “State of Nevada”. Dr. B and wife returning home with us…” [May 12]. “Had a hard shower last night but it has been a beautiful day, unusually quiet. Gussie has had a holiday consequently I have had lots of work to do…” [June 4]. “Allie and I came home and Allie made white waist for me. Paid Allie $2 for sewing. Hanna and I called at “Lululs”, Carrie and Mag drove up” [June 24]. “Met Mr. Barber on Bridge train as I was going over to NY. Mr. Burr returned from Lewis River” [Sept 28]. “Pa is quite sick with rheumatism” [Oct 13]. “Cousin Lib came up, Charrie went home with her. Beautiful day. Mr. Faulkner called this eve” [Nov 6]. “Charrie & I went shopping. Went to dancing school with K” [Nov 28]. She mentions the names of several well-known ships that were part of the international commercial shipping industry“Wrote to George. Carrie, Mrs Colman & Bula were on board the “Parthia”” [Mar 11]. “George wanted me to go on board the ship today but as Capt. Sere is sick with mumps. I was afraid to venture as I never had them” [Mar 13]. “George sailed today for San Francisco in the ship “Parthia” This is first voyage…” [Mar 18]. For a social historian, this diary offers a look into the world of a comfortable, middle-class woman in New York City near the end of the 19th century. For a Gender Studies program, it certainly provides a picture of the life experiences of some women at this time. It also offers a link to the days of the great sailing and steam ships that were the backbone of international commerce. The diary measures 8.0 inches by 5.25 inches and contains 52 pages. The covers are in good condition and the binding is intact. This diary is perfect-bound across the top of the book. The pages are also in very good condition. The diary is 90% complete and the handwriting is legible.; Manuscripts; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 52 pages; Signed by Author. Good .

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Book number: 0011073

Catalogue: 19th Century Diary

Keywords: Sickness Recovery 's Experience

GENERAL LORD CHARLES HENRY SOMERSET MANNERS

1837 Signed Envelope Front of General Lord Charles Henry Somerset Manners

England, 1837. Ephemera. On offer is a signed envelope front of General Lord Charles Henry Somerset Manners (1780-1855). It is dated London, April 18, 1837 and the envelope is addressed to Major Forster in Dublin. Document measures 3-1/8 x 5-1/8 inches, signed envelope front. Good condition. General Lord Charles Henry Somerset Manners, KCB (24 October 1780 – 25 May 1855) was a British soldier and nobleman, the second son of Charles Manners, 4th Duke of Rutland and Lady Mary Somerset. He was lieutenant colonel of the 3rd in 1815, during the Waterloo campaign. After a brief appointment to the colonelcy of the 11th Regiment of (Light) Dragoons, he was transferred to the colonelcy of the 3rd (King's Own) Regiment of Dragoons which he retained until his death in 1855.; Manuscripts; 24mo 5" - 6" tall; 1 pages; Signed by Author. Good with no dust jacket .

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Book number: 0012329

Catalogue: 19th Century Ephemera

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ARCHBISHOP JEAN-JOSEPH MARCHAL

1880s Pastoral Letters from Archbishop Jean-Joseph Marchal of the French Diocese of Bourges

Bourges, France, 1881. Ephemera. On offer are 2 printed pastoral letters from the French Diocese of Bourges dating to the late 19th century. The letters were written by Jean-Joseph Marchal. Marchal was born in 1822. Ordained a priest in 1845, he served as a professor in a major seminary before beginning pastoral work in 1855. He was first appointed a Bishop in 1875 (Diocese of Belley) and subsequently Archbishop of Bourges in 1880. Marchal passed away in 1892. The 1st document is undated, however, from context, it can be dated to March 3rd, 1881. It is titled L’Oeuvre du Denier de Saint Pierre. (The Alms of Saint Peter). This is a donation, collected from Catholic churches worldwide and made directly to the Holy See of the Catholic Church. It is frequently referred to as “Peter’s Pence”. The practice began in early England. Generally done as a contribution or donation, at times, it was collected by rulers as another form of tax. In 1871, Pope Pius IX formalized the practice of lay members of the church and "other persons of good will" providing financial support to the Catholic Church in Rome. Today, these donations are used by the Pope for philanthropic works throughout the world and for administrative costs of the Vatican state. In this letter, Archbishop Marchal urges the people of his Diocese to be generous in supporting the works of Pope Leo XIII... Il semble que cette fois plus que jamais, cette annonce doit suffire pour exciter le zele et la generosite des fideles enfants de l'Eglise catholique... [Translation: ...It seems that this time more than ever, this announcement must be enough to excite the zeal and generosity of the faithful children of the Catholic Church…] The 2nd document is dated 1883 It is titled ... A L’Occasion de la Visite Generale des Paroisses et des Eglises du Diocese (On the Occasion of the General Visit to the Parishes and Churches of the Diocese. ). This General Visit would have been a significant undertaking as the Diocese of Bourges is a large diocese covering over 5,000 sq miles/14,000 km2... Apres avoir remercie et beni le Pere celeste qui a dirige nos pas au millieu de vous, il nous semble que c'est aussi notre devoir de vous parler des impressions que nous avon recues durant cette longue Visite pastorale, des consolations, des jois, des enseignements et des encouragements que nous y avons recueillis. [Translation: ...after having thanked and blessed the Celestial Father who directed our steps in your midst, it seems to us that it is also our duty to speak to you about the impressions we received during this long Pastoral Visit, the comforts, joys, teachings and encouragements we gathered there]. The tone of his letter is warm: Si des notre premiere rencontre avec vous, notre impression a ete presque toujours consolante et encourageament, bien souvent cette impression est devennue celle d'une veritable joie quand nous avons franchi le seuil de vos eglises... [Translation: ...From our first meeting with you, our impression was almost always comforting and encouraging, very often this impression became one of true joy when we crossed the threshold of your churches. ]Both of these letters bear his printed signature and are sealed with his coat of arms. They also bear the printed signature of Gustave Mingasson, his Secretary. These Letters offer an excellent insight into some of the teachings and understandings of the Catholic church on a local level in late 19th century France. Each printed document measures approximately 10.5 inches by 8.25 inches. The 1st document (1881) contains 12 pages. The letter itself occupies 8 pages including cover. The 2nd document (1883) document 16 pages and the letter occupies all 16 pages. The documents are bound with a thread binding which is intact and in good condition. The pages themselves are also in very good condition with some slight discolouring along the edges. ; Letters; 8vo 8" - 9" tall. Good with no dust jacket .

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Book number: 0010092

Keywords: Pastors History Religion

PIERRE MARCILHACY

1960 Letter from French Legal Giant Pierre Marcilhacy to Parisian Lawyer and Author, Yves-Frederic Jaffre

Paris, France, 1960. Ephemera. On offer is a correspondence October, 1960 between two prominent Parisian lawyers. The letter bears the letterhead of Pierre Marcilhacy, a noted lawyer and politician in France. It was addressed to Yves-Frederic Jaffre, an equally-noted lawyer and author. Context suggests that the case they are involved with is a marital dispute with each lawyer representing one of the parties. In the letter, Marcilhacy addresses Jaffre as “Mon cher ami” (my dear friend). He goes on to discuss his fees and his intention to file an appeal according to Jaffre’s instructions. Finally, he explains that he must wait for the agreement of Madam Reyt prior to filing his appeal. Marcilhacy was born in 1910. He practised law and also served in the French government. During WWII, he fought with the French Resistance. He became a Senator and, in 1965, he ran against Charles de Gaulle in the presidential elections. He lost and threw his support behind Francois Mitterrand. He and Mitterrand became good friends and when Mitterrand was elected President in 1981, Marcilhacy was appointed to the French Constitutional Court. He passed away in 1987. Yves-Frederic Jaffre was born in 1921. He practised law in Paris where he held several positions within his professional association. He was appointed an Officer in the French Legion of Honor. In addition to his legal career, he authored a number of works, many concerning various legal cases. For a historian, especially one interested in modern French law and government, this letter is an excellent opportunity see the daily, ordinary work done by professionals whom the pubic often onlysees in their public roles. The letter measures 10.5 inches by 8.25 inches and is a typed, single-side sheet of paper. The paper is in good condition. ; Manuscripts; 10.5" x 8.25"; 1 pages; Signed by Author. Good with no dust jacket .

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Book number: 0010224

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JOSEPH MAREAN

1878 Handwritten Manuscript Diary of Hard Work and the Rural Pioneer Life

LIBERTY CENTER IOWA IA, 1878. . On offer is an original manuscript diary dated 1878 handwritten by Joseph Marean of Liberty Centre, Warren County Iowa. This is a super account of the day by day doings of Joseph and his wife Mary from Tuesday, January 1st to Tuesday, December 31st, 1878. Local historians and genealogist will be delighted to find entries including; various farm chores, visits, meetings, neighbors, weather conditions, medical ailments, expenses, purchases, sales, etc. Here are some snippets: "Th. 3rd January; Went to Leacona to mill got one Sack of buckwheat ground one Sack of corn. left two Sacks of wheat, came by the coal bank got 10 b. coal - Th. 10th January; Went to Indianola to pay my interest. Took five Sacks of Buckwheat left at mill. Weather pretty cold - Fri. 18th January; gathered one load of corn got the Sick headache. Mr. P Mr. Zigler came here a short time this afternoon frost coming out pretty fast - Sun. 3rd February; We were to meeting at Green Plain School House Rev. Zigler preached Weather pleasant. Strayers boys came and staid all night - Thu. 14th February; I went to Lucas Station to get help hand John Franks goods out. he did not arrive. It snowed near all day. got home at about 9 Oclock - Tue. 12th March; I dug at the Celler. Mary went to the Rebekah Lodge - Fri. 29th March; I plowed all day, this evening it snowed real fast for a short time weather cool and blustery all day - Fri. 5th April; I sowed about 2 acres of clover Seed the balance of the piece in Timothy. John Strayers were here a short time. it rained a little this afternoon wether cool - Mo. 22nd April; Hauled a load of coal from the bank. I sacked wheat, Shelled corn &c this afternoon we went to town goat a bolt put in the plow share - Thur. 9th May; I planted 10 acres of corn wether cold. used John Frank's planter - Thu. 23rd May; I went to Liberty Center to try my mare. Harrowed corn ground this afternoon - Mo. 3rd June; I helped to wash quilts this forenoon, this afternoon I planted pumpkins - Wed. 26th June; I was to Hammmendsburg to John Proctor Law ??? Stoped at John Strayers for dinner and super - Tu. 9th July; I plowed the Truck patch this forenoon, this afternoon I harrowed the Buckwheat ground twice - Mo. 22nd July; I started to Norwood at two o clock this morning and Bred Lucy to W. Millers horse, got back and commenced to bring Oats for C.K. Kempel soon after 9 o'clock this afternoon W. Decker Ace. Mosher helped one bind oats, wether pleasent - Tu. 6th August; Will helped me Stack all day, we finished the Flax - Mon. 26th August; I went to Indianola, Shiped 2 barrels of potatoes to Boston, brought back a load of lumber to build a granary, Saw Six prisoners go on board the train to be taken to State Prison - Sun. 8th September; We were to Green Plain to the Quaker meetings John Wood preached, went to Mr. Lencas,s? for dinner, it rained a good shower - Tu. 24th September; worked at the granary this forenoon, this afternoon I gathered a load of corn for Kempel, and one for myself - Tu. 8th October; I went to the Election. voted the republican ticket excepting a few Township officers (Greenback), it rained and hailed a Shower this afternoon Mary went with Kempels to the Rebekah meeting - Mo. 14th October; I worked at the wire fence part of the time. this evening Jake Keller brought his mare over Sick to Doctor her. She had the colic and died - Th. 7th November; we hauled three loads of Straw, finished the corn cribs and Stable wether pretty cold - Fr. 22nd November; this forenoon I drove my hogs to the Center they weighed 255 per head, A.K. Kempel, P.L. Keller helped me drive them - Wed. 11th December; I went to the Shop to get the team shod, Mary went along and Stoped at C. Michaies? - Su. 29th December; this afternoon we took a Sleigh ride South of the Center, a round of 14 miles, the Snow thawed Some, the north and South roads near bare. Back of the book also includes several pages of various detailed listings of the Family's Expenses and Sales. The book measures 6" by 7 1/2", and 3/8" thick and contains approximately 80 pages of handwritten notes. Book's cover is made of a brightly colored heavy paper board material with a brown colored leather spine and hinges. Overall G. ; Manuscript; 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall; Hand Written, Personal, Americana, Memoir, Handwritten, hand written, autograph, autographs, signed, letters, document, documents, manuscript, manuscripts, writers, writer, author, Holograph, personal, Americana, IOWA, IA, BIOGRAPHY, AUTOBIOGRAPHY,. Good with no dust jacket .

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ANTOINE MARECHAL

1800 Personal Loan Document between Landlord and Tenant in Pas de Calais, France

Pas DE Calais, France, 1800. Ephemera. On offer is an interesting personal loan note drafted in Revolutionary France. The document is dated the 19th Prairial of Year IX which corresponds to June 7th, 1800. The document was drafted in the Department of Pas de Calais, in northern France and bears a stamp duty seal from that regional government. The parties to it are two individuals – Antoine Marechal and one Monsieur Enlart. Our informal research has not been able to find any additional information about either of these two men. An excerpt of the document follows: Je soussigne [] Antoine Marechal, cultivateur demeurant a [] receverais qu'apres avoir compte avec le citoyen Enlart [] des amenages de fermage que je luis doit compris la dernier term de mon exploitation echu le cinq messidor dernier... [Translation: I, the undersigned [] Antoine Marechal, farmer living at [] will receive after having taken into account with the citizen Enlart [] of the rent that I owe him including the last term of my holding expired on the fifth of last messidor...]. The note goes on to outline other terms and conditions. For a social historian or someone interested in how life went on even during the tumultuous changes following the French Revolution, this small note is a window into part of that world. This document measures 9.5 inches by 7.25 inches. The paper is feathered around all the edges but is in good condition. The handwriting is tight and difficult to read. However, there is enough legible text to determine that it is an agreement between two persons. ; Manuscripts; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 1 pages; Signed by Author. Very Good with no dust jacket .

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MARGARET MATILDA HARDIE, [MRS ROBERT ALEXANDER HARDIE]

1925 Original Uncommon East to West Manuscript Travel Diary Handwritten by a Noted Methodist Missionary's Wife on a Trip Back Home to America Where the Work of Christian Outreach Continues

SEOUL KOREA TO NEW YORK CITY, 1925. . On offer is a fascinating, original 1925 - 1926 manuscript travel diary handwritten by Ontario Canada born Margaret Matilda Hardie, nee Kelley, (1863 - 1946) wife of Robert Alexander Hardie (also born in Ontario 1865 - 1946), a renowned Southern Methodist medical missionary to Seoul Korea in the early 20th Century. [The Hardie's contribution to Korea was noted in the book 'The Role of Robert Alexander Hardie in the Korean Great Revival and the Subsequent Development of Korean Protestant Christianity' by Chil-Sung Kim.] Uniquely this travel diary, dated December 23, 1925 to June 11, 1926, concerns the Hardie's 4 month furlough trip back to the USA from Korea via the western route through the Middle East and Europe and then some time in the USA. The wonderment of diaries written by the wives of important men is that the diary is in fact about Robert as much as Margaret. Historians and researchers of Christian outreach in Korea will find this book a dual treasure: an East to West travel diary and six weeks of the Hardie's work in the USA. In fact no sooner do they return than they meet at the Korea Club and after a brief rest Robert heads for Memphis on ministry work. The opening entry begins, "We left Seoul on Dec. 23rd. A large crowd was at the station to see us off." The diary goes on to relate the Hardie's voyage to Hiroshima (Japan) and the train ride to Kobe where they board the SS Macedonia bound for Shanghai (China). From there it's on to Singapore, the Bay of Bengal, Colombo in Ceylon (Sri Lanka), Aden, the coast of Africa and the Red Sea, the Suez Canal, Port Said (Egypt), Jerusalem and Bethlehem in the Holy Land (present-day Israel), Athens (Greece), Naples, Rome, Pisa, Florence (Italy), Paris (France), London (England), Edinburgh and Glasgow (Scotland), Belfast and Dublin (Ireland), and then back to London for the Atlantic Ocean crossing to New York, where they arrive on April 28, 1926 after a journey of just over four months. The remainder of the diary concerns the Hardies' travels and doings in the USA. The 6.25" x 4" diary book itself is of Japanese manufacture and comes in a slip sleeve. Overall VG. ; Manuscript; 16mo - over 5¾" - 6¾" tall; KEYWORDS: HISTORY OF, ROBERT ALEXANDER HARDIE, SEOUL KOREA, MISSIONARY, TRAVEL, MISSIONARIES, SOUTHERN METHODIST, MEDICAL MISSIONARY, MARGARET MATILDA HARDIE, KOREAN PROTESTANT CHRISTIANITY, CHIL-SUNG KIM, CHRISTIAN OUTREACH, HANDWRITTEN, MANUSCRIPT, AUTOGRAPHED, AUTHORS, AMERICANA, MANUSCRIPT, DOCUMENT, LETTER, AUTOGRAPH, KEEPSAKE, WRITER, HAND WRITTEN, DOCUMENTS, SIGNED, LETTERS, MANUSCRIPTS, HISTORICAL, HOLOGRAPH, WRITERS, AUTOGRAPHS, PERSONAL, MEMOIR, MEMORIAL, PERSONAL HISTORY, ARCHIVE, DIARY, DIARIES, ANTIQUITÉ, CONTRAT, VÉLIN, DOCUMENT, MANUSCRIT, PAPIER ANTIKE, BRIEF, PERGAMENT, DOKUMENT, MANUSKRIPT, PAPIER OGGETTO D'ANTIQUARIATO, ATTO, VELINA, DOCUMENTO, MANOSCRITTO, CARTA ANTIGÜEDAD, HECHO, VITELA, DOCUMENTO, MANUSCRITO, PAPEL,. Very Good .

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SéRAPHIN MARION

1965 French Canadian Manuscript Letter Discussing Anglo-Canadian Historical Nonfiction from Séraphin Marion

Ontario, Canada, 1965. Non-Book. On offer is a letter handwritten and signed from French Canadian professor, historian and literary critic Séraphin Marion (1896-1983) to Canadian historian, writer and editor William Stewart Wallace (1884-1970). This three page long manuscript letter contains outstanding content. Marion - who is obviously hugely respectful of Wallace - is contacting him to ask him for his elaboration and to understand the perspective of a comment Wallace made in one of the paragraphs of his 1927 book, The Growth of Canadian National Feeling. Marion opens the letter by updating Wallace on his own situation. He was recently ill but is now on the mend. English translation of an excerpt follows: "... I give a few lectures all around the country and I write articles...I was also elected as a member of the Education of the French Canada of Ontario in 1961, two years as a member of the executive council. They have asked me to draft (or write) a small study on the Federal District and Franco-Ontarians..." [Translated from French]. Marion then discusses his reading of Anglo-Canadian historical works from his perspective as a French Canadian. English translation of an excerpt follows: "...I tasked myself with reading a great number of works/drafts from Anglo Canadians on the history of Canada...I have read almost all of the books from Lower, Brown, Burt, Brebner, Morton, Underhill, Massey, Trotter, Creighton, Mc Innis, Stanley Ryerson, Dafoe, Chester Martin, etc. – needless to say, yours are the best, my dear Wallace...." [Translated from French]. Marion then engages Wallace in a discussion about his book, The Growth of Canadian National Feeling. Marion will include thoughts from this book in his talk to Educational Association the following week. English translation of an excerpt follows: "...I have suddenly remembered...a very important paragraph [from Wallace's book]...I quickly, without delay, immersed myself in the text...I would like you to give an element of justice and to make an issue- after almost 40 years..." [Translated from French]. This letter is a very interesting and important historical letter on the Francophones outside of Quebec. BIO NOTES: Séraphin Marion was a Canadian professor, historian and literary critic. He was born in Ottawa on November 25, 1896. He was a vocal advocate of francophone rights outside Quebec. Marion graduated from the University of Ottawa with a BA in 1918 and MA in 1922. After receiving his doctorate from the Université de Paris, he taught French at the Royal Military College of Canada in Kingston, Ontario (1920-1923). From 1926 to 1954 he taught French and French-Canadian literature at the University of Ottawa, later being named professor emeritus. He authored 20 studies, including a nine-volume collection entitled Les Lettres canadiennes d’autrefois (published between 1939 and 1958). He served as head translator and later as director of historical publications at the Public Archives of Canada (1923-1953). He was a member of the Royal Society of Canada (1934) , the Académie canadienne-française and the Société des Dix (1962). Séraphin Marion died in Ottawa on November 29, 1983. The Séraphin Marion primary school in Ottawa, Ontario and Séraphin Marion street on the University of Ottawa campus were named in his honour. The Société Saint-Jean-Baptiste de Montréal awards the Prix Séraphin-Marion annually. (Source: Wikipedia). W. Stewart Wallace wrote many Canadian historical books including The Growth of Canadian National Feeling first published 1927. This letter is handwritten and signed on standard sized paper, stapled in the upper left corner. There is writing on two sides of the first page and one side of the second for a total of 3 pages of content. Some bends and folds, but overall VG. French language. ; Manuscripts; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 3 pages; Signed by Author. Very Good with no dust jacket .

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Book number: 0012367

Catalogue: 20th Century Manuscript

Keywords: Authors

JOSEPH-ETIENNE-EUGENE MARMETTE

1888 Canadian-Themed Manuscript Letter by French Canadian Novelist and Historian, Joseph-Etienne-Eugene Marmette

Canada, 1888. Non-Book. On offer is a swell piece of French Canadiana, being a letter with distinctly Canadian content, written by Canadian novelist and historian, Joseph-Etienne-Eugene Marmette (1844-1895). At the time of this letter's writing, Marmett was working as the deputy director at the Archives of Canada. Addressed on Archives Branch Ottawa letterhead beside an Agriculture Canada seal, Marmette dates his letter June 27, 1888. In his letter, addressed to an anonymous "Monsieur", Marmette writes that he is replying to the gentleman's letter of May 25. The letter of May 25 had been inaccurately addressed and had only reached Marmette recently. The person to whom Marmette is responding seems to have been interested in Hertel's Deerfield expedition, and Marmette informs him of his colleague's pamphlet discussing this historical moment. Marmette explains that the pamphlet is dated 1886 and the articles within it appeared in "La Revue Canadienne". Marmettegoes on to thank the recipient for his catalogue, and inform him that he gave it to the Department of Canadian Archives. Marmette closes his letter by apologizing for his inability to attend an upcoming event, explaining that he has recently returned from a year in Europe and his work has piled up! While small in size, this letter is an absolute Canadiana gem. BIO NOTES: Joseph-Etienne-Eugene Marmett is the son of Joseph Marmet, doctor, and Élisa Taché, daughter of Étienne-Paschal Taché. Marmette did his classical studies at the Petit Séminaire de Québec from 1857 to 1864. He then studied at Regiopolis College in Kingston, from 1864 to 1865, then he undertook law studies at Laval University in 1865. However, he did not complete this course. In 1867, Marmette was hired as a clerk in the Treasury Office of the province of Quebec. In 1882, he became a civil servant for the federal government in Ottawa. His work led him to make several trips to Europe, since he was first a special immigration agent in France and Switzerland, then deputy director of the Archives of Canada. While he held this last position, Marmette was notably responsible for transcribing archives relating to the history of Canada into French repositories. He was also responsible, in 1886, for the library of the Canadian pavilion at the Colonial Exhibition in London. Marmette is best known as a novelist and essayist. The historical novel is the literary genre that mainly marks his writings. The author published his first novel, Charles et Éva, in the form of a serial in La Revue canadienne in 1866 and 1867. He used this model for two other novels in L'Opinion publique. He participated in the founding of the Royal Society of Canada in 1882, where he occupied the fifteenth seat in Section I (French-language literature, history and archeology). In addition to Charles and Éva (1866-1867) , Marmette published François de Bienville, scenes from Canadian life in the 17th century (1870) , L'intendant Bigot (1871) , Le Chevalier de Mornac (1873) , Le tomahawk et l' sword (1877) , Heroism and betrayal (1878) , The Maccabees of New France, story of a Canadian family, 1641-1768 (1878) and Stories and memories (1891). (Source: Répertoire du patrimoine culturel du Québec) Three pages, 5 x 8 inches. Argiculture Canada red embossed seal - Archives Branch, Ottawa, 27 Juin 1888. Small stain on front page, otherwise near fine condition. Overall G. French language. ; Manuscripts; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 3 pages; Signed by Author. Fair with no dust jacket .

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Catalogue: 19th Century Manuscript

MARQUIS DE FALLETANS [SOMETIMES FALETANS], GARNIER DE FALLETANS

C. 1800-1845 Archive of Legal Documents About the Court Case Fought between the Garnier de Falletans and Marquis de Falletans Families over Use of the Falletans Name

Dole, France. Ephemera. On offer is an outstanding collection of documents concerning the French noble family of de Falletans, which traces its roots back to the mid-11th century. The family title derives from the village of Falletans in eastern France in the France-Comte region, around the town of Dole. First historical references date from 1040 when the name in its current form is used. The region had been divided into several fiefs including Falletans. The first historical reference to a 'family of Falletans' is de Vautravers in 1494. At some point, the family was granted the title Marquis de Falletans. In the mid-1500's, a local farmer named Antoine Garnier obtained a neighbouring fiefdom, within the vicinity of the village of Fallentans. In time the family altered their name to Garnier de Falletans. Several hundred years later, this would blow up into a protracted legal dispute over the name 'Falletans'. The final result was a declaration by the Royal Court in Besancon that indeed the Garnier family could use the name Garnier de Fallentans. The family does so to this day. The family line of the original Marquis de Fallentans in the meantime appears to have died out. These documents seemingly relate to this court case. In some instances, they reach back as far as 1260 as shown in the first document of the collection. This document, likely written in or around 1800, references ancestral members of the family: “de jour de la fete de St. Vincent 1269 Renaud de Falletans, Chevalier ... Extract du folio 48 …”. [Translation: on the day of the feast of St. Vincent 1269 Renaud de Falletans, Knight ... Extract from folio 48 …]. These feasts took place in various villages throughout the Burgundy region and continue to this day. The second document is dated 1806 and was prepared by a lawyer for the family: “acte authentique de la liquidation des biens donnes entre par Paul Bonaventure de Fallentans et Mme Sophie [] de [] a leurs enfants Marie Nicolas, Bernard, Ignace et Claude Bomarine de Falletans”. [Translation: authentic act of the liquidation of the goods given between by Paul Bonaventure de Fallentans and Mme Sophie [] de Klinglin to their children Marie Nicolas, Bernard, Ignace and Claude Bomarine de Falletans]. It is Marie-Nicholas who filed the court case against the Garnier family over use of the name. The third document was drafted in 1812 and is a detailed listing of the family's holdings. It contains over 200 separate items. It begins: “etat de tous les champs portes sur les etat et sections apporteur a M de Falletans a Busy avec les noms et les [] de leus de qui il les treset et les impositions qu'ils payeurs”. [Translation: state of all the fields on the estate and sections contributed to M. De Falletans in Busy with the names and [] of the people from whom they are owned and the taxes they paid]. The fourth document was drafted in 1843. It is a detailed description of the family's history and is intended to establish the right of the family to the exclusive use of the name Falletans and includes references to their lands, appointments and arms. The document is signed and dated by the Marquis de Falletans. It begins: “Faletans (alias) Falletans Marie-Nicolas, Marquis de Marechal de Camp, Inspecteur des Gardes nationales du Department de Doubs, Directeur du Haras Royal de Blois (Loir-et-Cher) , chevalier de Saint-Louis, de la Legion d'Honneur et de Staint-Georges de Franche Comte Faletans (aka) Falletans”. [Translation: Marie-Nicolas, Marquis of Major General, Inspector of the National Guards of the Department of Doubs, Director of the Royal Stud of Blois (Loir-et-Cher) , Knight of Saint-Louis, of the Legion of Honour and of Staint-Georges of Franche Comte]. The fifth document was drawn in 1845. It is a list of persons with whom de Falletans has communicated regarding his dispute with the Garnier family: “List des personnes aux quelles j'ai adressede mes memoires contre la famille de Garnier de Dole ....”[Translation: List of persons to whom I have addressed my briefs against the family of Garnier de Dole ....]. The sixth pair of documents appear to be simply cover pages for material about the Garnier family, recording birth dates, marriages, etc. The seventh document is an interesting addition to the collection. It bears the stamp of Despre Rouvea, Avocat (lawyer) and is a detailed description of the case of M. De Falletans. However, this is a clearly marked photocopy. The original document however, appears to have been written at the time of the court case, 1843. Although a modern rendition of the document, it offers a complete description of the case. This is an outstanding collection for several reasons. The de Falletans family is a very old family with roots extending back to the earliest Middle Ages. In fact, the Knights Templar built a Commandery in the mid-1100's, one of whose members, Bernard de Tremblay, rebuilt the city of Gaza during the Crusades. For a legal historian, it is an excellent look into how the French legal system work in a very specific case during the July Monarchy under Louis-Philippe I. For a genealogist, the documents are a treasure trove of names and relationships that extend over manygenerations. In the end, Marie-Nicolas de Falletans lost his case against the Garnier family. His family line died out with him. The Garnier family kept the suffix de Falletans and the Garnier de Falletans family prospers to this day. The documents range in size, with the smallest being 8.25” x 6.75” and the largest being 14.25” x 9.25”. The documents are mostly 100% complete. One document is 50% complete and two are 75-80% complete. All are in good condition. ; Manuscripts; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; Signed by Author. Good with no dust jacket .

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Book number: 0010296

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HELEN T. MITCHELL MARUSKA

1928 Diary of a Michigan Teacher on the Trip of a Lifetime, Cruising Through Europe, Grand Tour-Style

Michigan, Quebec, Onboard A Ship, Europe, 1928. Hardcover. On offer is a very interesting travel diary dating from the later 1920’s detailing a trip to Europe. This travel diary was kept in 1928 by Helen T. Mitchell (later Maruska) (1904-1972). Helen was born to parents Charles and Katherine in Bay City, Michigan. She worked as a school teacher. Helen married Robert P. Maruska (1893-1968) , an accountant, on November 26, 1936. Shortly after marrying, the couple moved to Chicago, where they lived and worked until Robert’s death in 1968. They had no children. On June 20th 1928, Mitchell and some friends embarked on a cruise to Europe. The trip in many ways was like a ‘Grand Tour’, as it took them through major cities and they had the opportunity to see and experience many of the great sights of the continent. The diary begins with an entry dated June 20th and 21st. Helen leaves her family home in Bay City and travels to Quebec City by rail before boarding the passenger liner RMS Antonio. RMS Antonio was a ship owner by the Cunard Line that sailed the London to Montreal route. During WWII. She served as an armed merchant cruiser and a troop transport. Following the war, she was scrapped in 1948.The diary recounts interesting and significant events each day. An excerpt gives the flavour of her entries: “... Had fruit brought to our cabin then walked around the decks for a long walk. Much colder. Temperature is… 42 [degrees]! Played bridge had lunch and then wrote letters had tea and then spent the remainder of the afternoon looking at icebergs. They are quite large and shade from white to deep blue...We passed the Strait of Belle Isle about five o’clock and then reached the Atlantic Ocean...Everyone is talking about the Titanic disaster. A slight fog has started. The last trip over, this boat was stuck because of fog and icebergs for sixteen hours…” [June 24, 1928]. Landing in Liverpool, she and her friends travelled to London: “... Passed Rugby – saw beautiful country, thatch-roofed houses, hedges and canals, community gardens. Arrived in London at 1 o’clock. Went immediately to the Royal Hotel. Next with Buggemans to Hyde Park, Mayfair, saw Princess Mary’s home – Chesterfield Place. Also Duke of York’s home…” [July 1, 1928]. After exploring central London and enjoying shopping, she caught a train to Dover and crossed the channel to France. Her travels through Europe took her through Belgium, through Germany and down part of the Rhine River. From there, she travelled to Switzerland. She comments on famous sights such as Heidelberg Castle and great works of art by artists such as Louis Dumoulin (Panorama of the Battle of Waterloo). From Switzerland, her journeys take her to Italy and Rome. She makes careful note of the many places visited in Rome an the things she saw such as art and sculpture. From Rome, she travelled to Paris via Monte Carlo: “Took the Corniche Drive today. Beautiful scenery. Followed the Paillon River up the Esterel mountains through Eze and Turbie very old French cities dating back to 7 B. C. Saw the home of Ibanez at Cap Martin. Had lunch at the Palace Hotel in Monte Carlo…” [July 28, 1928]. “... Had lunch at Maxim’s for $6. Ham sandwich and chocolate. Went to Elizabeth Arden, Coty’s, Roger & Gallet for perfumes. Window shopped most all day. Had dinner and went to the Folies Bergere. Wonderful revue…” [July 31, 1928]. On Aug 4th, her friends left Paris to return on the RMS Ausonia for their trip home via Montreal. Mitchell went on to return on board RMS Carmania direct to New York City. She returned home to Bay City on Aug 16, 1928The diary’s “Address” section contains the names and addresses of over 3 dozen fellow passengers that she met on her trip. Interestingly, she recorded daily latitude and longitude of both Atlantic crossings. Other pages provide a detailed currency exchange listing for pounds, French, Belgian and Swiss francs. There is a list of all the hotels she stayed at and an itemized expense accounting. Also of interest is a large, detailed map of the United States, Caribbean and Central America showing shipping routes. For a geographer, this is an excellent description of the early 20th century American version of the ‘Grand Tour’. Her descriptions make no reference to the brutally destructive war that was fought scarcely 10 years earlier so it gives a very good idea of the extent of reconstruction. A social historian or a researcher into Women’s Studies would find it a very interesting look into the life of a young, educated, well-off American woman in the inter-war years. The diary measures about 6.5 inches by 4.25 inches and contains 224 pages. It is divided into 7 sections and is approximately 50% complete. Some sections such as the description of the journey itself are fully complete while others such as “Side Trips” have only a few entries. The covers are in good condition as are the binding and spine. The pages are in good condition as well and the handwriting is legible.; Manuscripts; 16mo 6" - 7" tall; 224 pages; Signed by Author. Good+ with no dust jacket .

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Book number: 0011168

Keywords: Holidays Abroad

AUNT MARY

1945 Gossipy World War II Homefront Letter to a Soldier Stationed in France from His Opinionated Aunt Two Days Before Japan Surrenders

France, United States, 1945. Manuscript. On offer is a typewritten letter to a young soldier named James who is currently overseas serving in France from his Aunt Mary back home. The letter was written on August 12, 1945, six days after the United States dropped the bomb on Hiroshima, three days after the United States bombed Nagasaki and two days before Japan surrendered, ending World War II. It is no surprise, then, that the tone of Aunt Mary’s letter is anxious. She begins by sharing a paragraph about Snook, presumably her son, who joined the army one week before, and is in. She is desperately hoping Snook will find a way to come home for a visit. She then discusses the situation with the war, providing James with her personal analysis of the situation: “...Nothing has come through from Japan, well they will just have to take what we decide to give them, one would [think] they would learn a lesson from Germany but they must think they are better than any other army, so they will have to learn the [hard] way…”. The rest of her letter is written at an equally frenetic pace. She peppers the letter with names of community members, discussing who has returned from war, who has not, and how those in town are responding to the situation, her own plans to pass the time, car troubles, and more general chatter. This letter is a treasure trove of insight into the small town American homefront as the war drew to a close and would be a useful tool for a genealogist studying Honesdale and/or the Wayne County, Pennsylvania area. The letter is 1.5 typewritten pages, signed by Aunt Mary in black ink. The two pages measure 8.5” x 11” . There is evidence of age toning that does not interfere with readability. Bends and creases present but no rips or tears. Overall G. ; Letters; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 2 pages; Signed by Author. Good with no dust jacket .

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Book number: 0012037

Keywords: 2 Japanese Effort Surrender