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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Title | [James Macleod to his wife about dinners in Ottawa] |
| Archival Reference | M-776-14a |
| Sub-collection | Macleod, James F. Family |
| Author | Macleod, James F. |
| Date | 18 Dec 1878 |
| Document Type | Correspondence |
| Contents | Dinners in Ottawa. |
| Sub-collection Information | James Farquharson Macleod, 1836-1894, was born in Scotland, the son of Martin Donald Macleod and Jane Fry. The family moved to Upper Canada in 1845. James received his BA from Queen's in 1854 and was called to the Bar in 1860. He served under Col. Wolseley during the 1870 Riel Rebellion. In 1873 he accepted the position of Assistant Commissioner in the newly formed North-West Mounted Police, and the following year led a police column to southern Alberta and established Fort Macleod. In 1875 he sent troops to establish Fort Walsh and Fort Calgary. He served as Commissioner of the NWMP from 1876 until 1880. As Commissioner he successfully negotiated Treaty 7 in 1877. When he resigned in 1880 he moved to Pincher Creek and devoted himself to judicial duties. He was one of only three magistrates in the North-West Territories. From 1887 until his death he was a judge of the Supreme Court of the North-West Territories. He married Mary Isabella Drever, 1852-1933, in 1876, and they had four daughters and a son, Helen (Cross), Jean (Montgomerie-Bell), Mary M. (Townshend), Roma (Sharpe), and Norman T. Macleod. His older brother, Norman Torquil Macleod, 1822-1885, served as the first Indian agent in southern Alberta from 1880 to 1882. Colonel Macleod School in Calgary was named in his honour in 1955. Macleod Drive in Lethbridge, Alberta, Macleod Manor at Fort Macleod, Macleod Island, Alberta, Macleod Mall in Calgary, Macleod Plaza in Calgary and Macleod Trail in Calgary are also named after Colonel Macleod. |
| Region | Canada |
| Subjects | Canadian Mounted Police Women's History Leisure, Entertainment and Social Life |
| Places | Ottawa; Ontario |
| People | Macleod, James Farquharson Macleod, Mary |
| Themes | Arts & Entertainment |
| Library | Glenbow Museum |
| Copyright | Glenbow Museum |
| Transcript | Ottawa Decr 18. 1878My darling girl,You raised my hopes by the letter I got from you last night that I would get another this morning as you said you were going to write the same evening. It was too good to be true. You dear pet, how glad I am to have you so continually saying you wish me back again - this is awfully good to know that it is true.I had a very pleasant dinner at Sheriff Powell's last night. There were the Sheriff and his wife, Judge Daniels, Ralph Jones, Mr. Dewdney and Mr. P[ringle] from British Columbia, Pringle an old friend of mine from Cobourg and White. The dinner itself was excellent and afterwards Pringle and I had a couple of games of billiards in the basement where there is such a comfortable room. He beat me badly but I made some very good shots.Old Judge Daniels is a very decent old chap -- he tells stories of the old times -- and I don't think he would be very much shocked at hearing such stories as Mrs. Herchmer delighted in telling you. The Sheriff wanted us very much to stay and have a rubber of whist but I refused -- I suppose because I wanted to get to my bed and think of you -- but I got your note when I arrived at the Hotel so I persuaded White to remain with me and drink a drop of soda water with a stick in it. I had such a good think but soon went to sleep and did not waken till half past eight. I have felt so much better today some way than I have felt for a long time, perhaps I am getting acclimatized.I took lunch today with Mr. Lee, a very decent fellow who tells me every time he meets me that his wife is a great invalid and how many times he has had to lift her from the bed to the sofa. Don't I thank my stars that my pet is as strong and well, not but that I would carry her miles if it were necessary - but it is good that she does not require it.I dine tonight with Henry and Emily -- I am trying to persuade Emily to go up with Henry but I think she will not. I called yesterday at Lady MacDonald's and was graciously received.With fond love and lots - heaps of kisses - and one for Nell. Your ownJim. |