Order to create a General Board of Health in the Town of Niagara, June 25, 1832.

In the early nineteenth century, a widespread outbreak of cholera occurred in continental Europe, eventually spreading to the British Isles. The disease subsequently spread to Canada as impoverished British immigrants seeking a better life arrived in the country. To help curb the spread of the disease, local Boards of Health were created.

Indenture between Duncan and Margaret McFarland and Duncan Campbell

Indenture (vellum) of bargain and sale between Duncan and Margaret McFarland of Port Robinson to Duncan Campbell of Port Robinson for part of Lot no. 202 in the township of Thorold - instrument no. 673, November 30, 1847.

Chart of estimate #5 of work done in February

Chart of estimate #5 of work done in February. This is signed by S.D. Woodruff and Fred Holmes, Feb. 29, 1856.

Chart of estimate #6 of work done from the end of February to April, 1856

Chart of estimate #6 of work done from the end of February to April, 1856. This is signed by Fred Holmes, April, 1856.

Chart of estimate #7 of work done by John Williams during the month of May. This is signed by Fred Holmes, May 29, 1856

Chart of estimate #7 of work done by John Williams during the month of May. This is signed by Fred Holmes, May 29, 1856.

Chart of estimate #10 of work done by John Williams

Chart of estimate #10 of work done by John Williams. Aug. 1856.

Chart of estimate #11 of work done by John Williams

Chart of estimate #11 of work done by John Williams. This is signed by Fred Holmes, Sept. 1856.

Chart of estimate #12 of work done by John Williams

Chart of estimate #12 of work done by John Williams. This is signed by Fred Holmes, Oct. 1856.

Chart of estimate #13 of work done by John Williams

Chart of estimate #13 of work done by John Williams, Nov. 1856.

Chart of estimate #13 of work done by John Williams

Chart of estimate #13 of work done by John Williams. This is signed by Fred Holmes, Nov. 1856.

Chart of estimate #14 of work done by John Williams

Chart of estimate #14 of work done by John Williams, Dec. 1856.

Chart of estimate #14 of work done by John Williams

Chart of estimate #14 of work done by John Williams. This is signed by Fred Holmes, Dec. 1856.

Chart of estimate #15 of work done by John Williams

Chart of estimate #15 of work done by John Williams, Mar. 1857.

Chart of estimate #16 of work done by John Williams

Chart of estimate #16 of work done by John Williams, April 1857.

Chart of unnumbered estimate of work done by John Williams

Chart of unnumbered estimate of work done by John Williams. This is signed by Fred Holmes, Apr. 1857.