The Washingtonian, 17 May 1813 (vol. 3, no. 148) - Newspaper

Volumes of interest were published between 1812 and 1815 with articles about the War of 1812. Issue for July 12, 1813 includes an account of the capture of the Chesapeake, report of explosion of the schooner Eagle off New London, report Com. Hardy had detained a smack, was determined to destroy all smacks and other small craft he found, reports of recent events at Malden, Fort George, head of the Lake, Sacketts Harbour, two reports of attack on Hampton, report of British attack near point of Nansemond River/Craney Island, second report of battle on/near Craney Island, additional report of attack at Hampton, marine news from Baltimore, report that sickness rampant throughout Army, many deaths reported, report that British were fortifying Brownstown, but deserters from British believe Michigan could be retaken by 3000 troops, report Gen. Boyd remained at Fort George to supervise repair of fortifications, report British reinforced from Kingston in Niagara and in Malden, report Gen. Hampton arrived at Albany on way to Burlington, report Gen. Parker left Albany, headed to Burlington, report of 400 men marching from Greenbush to the frontier, report of battles at Stoney Creek, 40 Mile Creek, report that Gen. Boyd lost an action with British in which 8 to 10 hundred men killed and taken from Americans, reports British had captured stores at Black Rock, Sodus, and Oswego, report of British victory in a battle 5 miles from Queenston, troop strength under Dearborn in Niagara reported between 2 and 3 thousand, additional reports of Battle of Beaverdams, reports Dearborn had resumed command, after lengthy illness, Gen. Boyd remained at Fort George, reports natives had been sieging Fort Wayne.

Photograph - Julia Cleveland Woodruff, Side angle Pose

Black and white photograph, mounted on board, 7 cm x 4 cm, of Julia in a side angle face pose. This photo was taken by Fred Pfaff of Peach Street, Erie, Pennsylvania.

Rollin's History Volumes 1-7

A seven volume set of books that cover the history of the Egyptians, Carthaginians, Assyrians, Babylonians, Medes and Persians, Grecians and Macedonians. Each of the volumes state that they are translated from the original French. The first volume begins with a memoir of the other Charles Rollin. The first volume also contains a note addressed to Mr.William Woodruff, thanking hime for the loan of the first 4 volumes and asking if he can loan the other volumes. The note is singed by Fred Goring in July of 1838. All volumes are stamped "The property of William Woodruff, St. Davids, Niagara" or "The property of William Woodruff, Niagara". See the full text of volumes 1-7 in the Brock University Special Collections and Archives.

Letter to S.D. Woodruff stating the total quantity of timber plank in the Port Robinson Bridge at Chippawa

Letter to S.D. Woodruff stating the total quantity of timber plank in the Port Robinson Bridge at Chippawa. This is signed by Fred Holmes, Oct. 6, 1857.

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 #8 of work done by John Williams during the month of June

Chart of estimate #8 of work done by John Williams during the month of June. This is signed by Fred Holmes, June 1856

Chart of estimate #9 of work done by John Williams for the month of July

Chart of estimate #9 of work done by John Williams for the month of July. This is signed by Fred Holmes, July 30, 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. 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. This is signed by Fred Holmes, Dec. 1856.

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.

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, May 1857.

Chart of estimate #18 of work done by John Williams

Chart of estimate #18 of work done by John Williams. This is signed by Fred Holmes, June 1857.