Receipt to James Donegan

Receipt to James Donegan for work done on the Mrs. Alice Ash house. The receipt is from the Port Dalhousie Thorold Railway Company, Sept. 1, 1856.

Letter to James Ingersoll from S.D. Woodruff

Letter to James Ingersoll from S.D. Woodruff asking for pay roll accounts for items such as nails and lumber for repairs to cattle guards and fencing. This letter is accompanied by an envelope and it is on “Engineer Department” letterhead, May 11, 1857.

Letter to S.D. Woodruff from Fred Holmes

Letter to S.D. Woodruff from Fred Holmes regarding the work done on the east side of the rail track. He gives the measurement of work done by W. Robinson, May 18, 1860.

Letter to S.D. Woodruff from Fred Holmes

Letter to S.D. Woodruff from Fred Holmes noting how many days work were done by him, William Stoker and Thomas Secord, Aug. 27, 1860.

Amount paid to Frederick Holmes by the Welland Railway Company

Amount paid to Frederick Holmes by the Welland Railway Company for 26 days of service during February, March and April for excavations made at Port Dalhousie (1 page, handwritten). This is signed by S.D. Woodruff, Aug. 28, 1860.

Voucher from the Engineer Department of Port Dalhousie and Thorold Railway Extension for April and May, paid to James and Benson Co. for fence repairs, May 11, 1857

Voucher from the Engineer Department of Port Dalhousie and Thorold Railway Extension for April and May, paid to James and Benson Co. for fence repairs, May 11, 1857.

Voucher #22 to James McCoppen (copy) which includes a letter from James McCoppen regarding a claim for having water backed up into his grain and grass by the embankment of the railroad. The letter is dated June 24, 1857 and the voucher is dated Jul. 1, 1857

Voucher #22 to James McCoppen (copy) which includes a letter from James McCoppen regarding a claim for having water backed up into his grain and grass by the embankment of the railroad. The letter is dated June 24, 1857 and the voucher is dated Jul. 1, 1857.

Letter to S.D. Woodruff from Fred Holmes stating that there are 4 bents in the Port Robinson Bridge over the Chippawa

Letter to S.D. Woodruff from Fred Holmes stating that there are 4 bents in the Port Robinson Bridge over the Chippawa. This is more than are shown in the plan, Oct. 5, 1857.

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.

Note regarding the number of days Fred Holmes was employed upon the Port Robinson and Thorold macadamized road during the months of July and August

Note regarding the number of days Fred Holmes was employed upon the Port Robinson and Thorold macadamized road during the months of July and August. This is signed by S.D. Woodruff and Fred Holmes, November, 1857.

Letter to John and James Glover of Port Rowan from S.D. Woodruff regarding specifications on a building to be erected at Long Poin

Letter to John and James Glover of Port Rowan from S.D. Woodruff regarding specifications on a building to be erected at Long Point (1 ½ pages, handwritten), Feb. 10, 1875.

Letter to S.D. Woodruff from Fred Holmes

Letter to S.D. Woodruff from Fred Holmes stating that Mr. Holmes has run the line through the centre of the lots in the 4th concession of Humberstone. He would like to know if the centre of the lots is to be the centre of the road or the side of the road, Jan. 27, 1855.

Letter to S.D. Woodruff from Fred Holmes

Letter to S.D. Woodruff from Fred Holmes stating that A. Cook and A. Mains have both requested an estimate of their work done, Feb. 23, 1855.

Letter to S.D. Woodruff from Fred Holmes

Letter to S.D. Woodruff from Fred Holmes stating that he has taken the measures and soundings from Lyons Creek Culvert, Aug. 1, 1855.

Letter (unsigned) to Fred Holmes

Letter (unsigned) to Fred Holmes stating that the ditch on the left side of the canal at Lyons Creek has been gravinated, Sept. 27, 1855.