Estimate of work done by A. Cook on the marsh lands main drain during the month of June 1857

Estimate of work done by A. Cook on the marsh lands main drain during the month of June 1857. This is signed by Fred Holmes, June 30, 1857.

Statement of finals of the marsh lands main drain as near as can be estimated until its completion and final measurement

Statement of finals of the marsh lands main drain as near as can be estimated until its completion and final measurement. This is signed by Fred Holmes, July 9, 1857.

County of Welland estimate of work done on the main drain of the marsh lands by Alexander Cook

County of Welland estimate of work done on the main drain of the marsh lands by Alexander Cook, unsigned. This sheet is very water damaged and mouldy. This does affect the text. Estimate no. 23, July 1857.

Estimate for A. Cook for the excavation of the marsh lands main drain during the month of July for A. Cook and Rose Osborne

Estimate for A. Cook for the excavation of the marsh lands main drain during the month of July for A. Cook and Rose Osborne. This was sent to S.D. Woodruff by Fred Holmes, July 27, 1857.

Estimate for A. Cook for excavation on marsh lands main drain

Estimate for A. Cook for excavation on marsh lands main drain. This is signed by Fred Holmes, Aug. 28, 1857.

County of Welland estimate of work done on the main drain of the marsh lands by Alexander Cook

County of Welland estimate of work done on the main drain of the marsh lands by Alexander Cook, unsigned. Estimate no.24, Aug., 1857.

County of Welland estimate of work done on the main drain of the marsh lands by Alexander Cook

County of Welland estimate of work done on the main drain of the marsh lands by Alexander Cook, unsigned. Estimate no.25, Sept., 1857.

Estimate for A. Cook for marsh lands main drain for the month of Sept. Also included is a list of labourers’ time for the month of September for A. Cook and Rose Osborne

Estimate for A. Cook for marsh lands main drain for the month of Sept. Also included is a list of labourers’ time for the month of September for A. Cook and Rose Osborne. This is signed by Fred Holmes, Sept. 26, 1857.

County of Welland estimate of work done on the main drain of the marsh lands by Alexander Cook

County of Welland estimate of work done on the main drain of the marsh lands by Alexander Cook, unsigned. Estimate no.26, Oct., 1857.

Estimate for A. Cook for marsh lands main drain for the month of Sept. Also included is a list of labourers’ time for the month of October for A. Cook’s men and Rose Osborne

Estimate for A. Cook for marsh lands main drain for the month of Sept. Also included is a list of labourers’ time for the month of October for A. Cook’s men and Rose Osborne. This is signed by Fred Holmes, Oct. 27, 1857.

County of Welland estimate of work done on the main drain of the marsh lands by Alexander Cook

County of Welland estimate of work done on the main drain of the marsh lands by Alexander Cook, unsigned. Estimate no.27, Nov., 1857.

County of Welland final estimate of work done on the main drain of the marsh lands by Alexander Cook

County of Welland final estimate of work done on the main drain of the marsh lands by Alexander Cook complete with notes and calculations of quantities. This document is unsigned. Estimate no.28, Dec., 1857.

Printed blank of freight Notice for shipping from the Suspension Bridge to St. Catharines for tiles and collars

Printed blank of freight Notice for shipping from the Suspension Bridge to St. Catharines for tiles and collars, June 25, 1875.

Second Welland Canal - Book 2, Survey Map 11 - Marlatts Bridge in Thorold

Survey map of the Second Welland Canal created by the Welland Canal Company showing the canal in Thorold Township. Identified structures associated with the Canal include the towing path. The surveyors' measurements and notes can be seen in red and black ink and pencil. Local area landmarks are also identified and include streets and roads(ex. Road to Allanburgh), Marlatt's Bridge, Marlatt's Culvert, Marlatt's Dwelling House, Willson's Dwelling House, Willson's Tannery, a flume, a bridge house, a covered drain, and a creek. Properties and property owners of note are: Lots 49, 50, and 51, Hiram Marlatt, Willson, John Kelley, and E. Hopkins.

Second Welland Canal - Book 3, Survey Map 1 - Canal to Chippewa Creek with Port Robinson

Survey map of the Second Welland Canal created by the Welland Canal Company showing Port Robinson and the canal to Chippewa Creek. The surveyors' measurements and notes can be seen in red and black ink and pencil. Local area landmarks are also identified and include streets and roads (ex. Front Street, Bridge Street, and Cross Street), the Welland railroad, Dry Dock leased to D. McFarland and Abbey, G. Jordan Tavern, D. McFarland and Co. Burnt Saw Mill, I. Pew Shop, Old Locks, New Lock, Canal to Chippewa Creek, Chippewa Creek, covered drain from dry dock, a barn and several bridges. Properties and property owners of note are: Lots 202, Broken Front lots 202 and 203, D. McFarland, and G. Jordan.