Secret Military Mission

A set of instructions titled "Secret" directing the 15th Garrison Battalion, dated 22 June 1918. The instructions are for the next morning (June 23rd) and direct the Battalions movements, location and dress. The troops are to be in full marching order with steel helmets at back of pack and the directions lead them to Lederzeele - St. Momelin road.

Royal Military College Club of Canada - Memorial Service, 1942

A memorial service programme dated June 20th, 1942. The service to be held in Kingston Ontario and conducted by Honourary Lt. Col. W.C. Kidd, M.C. District Chaplain. On the last page is the Latin phrase "Pro Deo et Patria" (For God and Country) and a list of names lost during military service.

Uniforms by Alkit - Military Uniform Catalogue

A catalogue by Alkit with uniform descriptions and purchasing information for Military men and women.

Photograph - Train Station, Military Men

A photograph of a train with a large crowd gathered. There appears to be a large number of military men departing on the train.

Canadian Military Institute: Officers of the British Forces in Canada during the War of 1812-1815

There is a note in the front cover written to Mary from B. Johnston on April 22, 1942. He refers to page 73 of the book in which William Woodruff is listed as a Lieutenant and Richard Woodruff is listed as an Ensign in the Niagara District. A full text version is available at the following link: http://www.archive.org/details/officersbritish00instgoog

Wing Shooting

The book is by "Chipmunk", but the author is actually William Woodruff and illustrated by Henry Beech. The inside front cover is signed by Hamilton K. Woodruff, St. Catharines. There are also some handwritten notes penciled in by S.D. Woodruff from October 1878.

Long Point Company by-laws together with by-laws as to shooting on Long Point

Long Point Company by-laws together with by-laws as to shooting on Long Point. This is a 9 page printed booklet, 1869. Spectator Printing House, Cor. Main and James Streets.

Letter to S.D. Woodruff from Mr. Tisdale stating that William B. Hunter will only pay $60 for shooting for this year

Letter to S.D. Woodruff from Mr. Tisdale stating that William B. Hunter will only pay $60 for shooting for this year. He asks if Mr. Woodruff will accept this. There is a reply at the bottom of the letter in which [S.D. Woodruff] replies that he will not accept $60, but $100 will be acceptable, Sept. 7, 1870.

Letter to John I. Mackenzie from S.D, Woodruff regarding a transfer of Long Point shooting shares

Letter to John I. Mackenzie from S.D, Woodruff regarding a transfer of Long Point shooting shares, Dec. 13, 1881.

Note regarding Shooting Arrears

Note (unsigned) stating that any shareholders not having paid the assessment shall be suspended from shooting and any shareholders being 3 months in arrears for non-payment of any assessment will have their shares sold, n.d.

Letter to Louis Cabot from S.D. Woodruff regarding Long Point shooting share

Letter to Louis Cabot from S.D. Woodruff regarding Long Point shooting shares. Jan. 14, 1886.

Letter to Louis Cabot from S.D. Woodruff regarding his Point McMillen [McMillan], Michigan shooting shares

Letter to Louis Cabot from S.D. Woodruff regarding his Point McMillen [McMillan], Michigan shooting shares. He says that he has decided to sell and his price is $3,000. He gives directions on how to get to the club which is on the Huron River, 7 miles from Rockwood, Jan. 25, 1886.

Letter (typed) from the H.H. Warner Co. to S.D. Woodruff which was enclosed with a payment of $2,500.00 for the shooting share transferred to Mr. Warner

Letter (typed) from the H.H. Warner Co. to S.D. Woodruff which was enclosed with a payment of $2,500.00 for the shooting share transferred to Mr. Warner. The letter also requests that Mr. Woodruff send a note explaining the general customs of the club, May 21, 1886.

Letter to Henry Nelles from Michael Harris of the Perth Military Settlement

Letter to Henry Nelles from Michael Harris of the Perth Military Settlement (3 pages, handwritten). He is married to Mary Fanning, sister of Henry Nelles but is having marital troubles as he says he “may have to be on the lookout for another wife”. He thinks that his wife Mary may have departed for the United States, Apr. 6, 1821.

Letter to Colonel Nelles of the 4th Lincoln Militia in Grimsby from Apt. Military Secrets, Quebec

Letter to Colonel Nelles of the 4th Lincoln Militia in Grimsby from Apt. Military Secrets, Quebec. When this envelope is unfolded it contains the printed words “On his Majesty’s service” “The Ordnance Storekeeper” and “Military Secretary”. This item is badly stained and torn but text is not affected, Jan. 9, 1839.