Document Record

Creator

Ryland, Herman W. (Herman Witsius), 1760-1838.

Title

Herman Witsius Ryland and family fonds

Identifier

MIKAN: 104690
Reels/Bobines: H-2955 to H-2960
Archival Reference/Référence Archivistique: MG 24 B 3, R1427-0-4-E
oocihm.lac_mikan_104690
lac_mikan_104690

Document source

Library and Archives Canada / Bibliothèque et Archives Canada

Notes

1685/1906

Language

English

Description

This fonds reflect the political influence, the involvment in government and the private life of Herman Witsius Ryland, his wife and his children in Lower Canada, as well as the ties the family had with England. Fonds consists of several series containing personal correspondence sent or received by H.W. Ryland or by other members of his family, especially his wife and his two sons, George and William, as well as copies of letters, reports and memorials prepared by H.W. Ryland and related directly or indirectly to his official functions in the colony. These documents cover mainly the period from 1790 to 1840. One series contains copies of documents relating to the American colonies from 1685 to 1718, collected for the Board of Trade of England. The material has been microfilmed and is available on reels H-2955 to H-2960.
Volumes: 44944

URL

https://heritage.canadiana.ca/view/oocihm.lac_mikan_104690