Indenture of Quit Claim Deed between Roswell G. Benedict, Charles Pierson and Ira Spaulding, all of the same of the Town of Clifton to Samuel Zimmerman of the Town of Clifton

Indenture of Quit Claim Deed between Roswell G. Benedict, Charles Pierson and Ira Spaulding, all of the same of the Town of Clifton to Samuel Zimmerman of the Town of Clifton for Lots no. 10 and 11 in Block F in the Town of Clifton – instrument no. 7127, April 28, 1856.

Letter to “My Dear Sir” regarding provincial politics from William Benjamin Robinson

Letter to “My Dear Sir” regarding provincial politics from William Benjamin Robinson who was the member of the Simcoe legislature for many years, Jan. 9 (4 pages, handwritten), 1845.

Indenture between the Honourable William Dickson of Dumphries, trustee and executor for the late Honourable Robert Hamilton Dickson to Samuel Street of Stamford

Indenture between the Honourable William Dickson of Dumphries, trustee and executor for the late Honourable Robert Hamilton Dickson to Samuel Street of Stamford for 50 acres in the Township of Gainsboro consisting of part of no. 27 in the 2nd Concession – instrument no. 599, Dec. 30, 1841.

Bill from Samuel Browne for furniture

Bill from Samuel Browne for furniture, Dec. 14, 1839.

Inventory of goods and chattels belonging to Samuel Wood and delivered to the Honourable William Dickson

Inventory of goods and chattels belonging to Samuel Wood and delivered to the Honourable William Dickson (double-sided, handwritten page), Dec. 10, 1828.

Letter to Henry Nelles from Samuel Street

Letter to Henry Nelles from Samuel Street (1 ½ pages, handwritten) regarding a rental of a property to Harry Griffen, Dec. 13, 1841.

Letter in French to J.P. Bradley from his brother Samuel Bradley from Rimouski, Quebec

Letter in French to J.P. Bradley from his brother Samuel Bradley from Rimouski, Quebec (3 pages, handwritten), Nov. 1839.

Letter in French to J.P. Bradley from his brother Samuel Bradley

Letter in French to J.P. Bradley from his brother Samuel Bradley (2 pages, handwritten), Jan. 1, 1840.

Certificate with a coloured picture of the Colonial and Indian Exhibition in London, 1886

Certificate, 51 cm. x 75 cm. with a coloured picture of the Colonial and Indian Exhibition in London, 1886. This was presented with a commemorative medal to Henry Pafford who was the Mayor of Niagara-on-the-Lake 1863-74, 1876-1880 and 1888-1896. He also ran a drug store and a fruit farm. The award is signed by the Executive President and Secretary to the Royal Commission. [There is no indication what the award is for and the medal is not included in this collection], n.d.

Certificate with a coloured picture of the Colonial and Indian Exhibition in London, 1886

Certificate, 51 cm. x 75 cm. with a coloured picture of the Colonial and Indian Exhibition in London, 1886. This was presented with a commemorative medal to W. Woodruff. The award is signed by the Executive President and Secretary to the Royal Commission. [There is no indication what the award is for and the medal is not included in this collection], n.d.

Certificate on the occasion of Samuel DeVeaux Woodruff’s retirement from the Water Works Commission of the City of St. Catharines

Certificate measuring 64 cm. x 48 cm. on the occasion of Samuel DeVeaux Woodruff’s retirement from the Water Works Commission of the City of St. Catharines. Mr. Woodruff served the commission from 1875 to 1899. He also served as chairman of the commission. This is signed by Lucius S. Oille, George C. Carlisle and Connolly B. Hare (members of the committee), Jan. 2, 1900.