Indenture between William Dickson [Jr.] and Robert M. Wilson, February 7, 1859.

William Dickson (1799-1877) was the son of the prominent Niagara businessman and politician William Dickson (1769-1846). William was educated in Edinburgh, Scotland, and settled in Galt, Ontario, upon his return to Canada. His father had business affairs in Dumfries and Galt, which he left in his sons charge when he retired to Niagara in 1837. William had an older brother, Robert, and younger brother, Walter, both of whom served in the Militia and became involved in politics.

Thorold Patentees Map, no date

A map of Thorold showing the lots and names of the individuals who were granted the lots. In some cases, the year that the original grants were made are included. A note on the back of the map indicates that the information was taken from the Centennial History of Thorold or from the Patentees map.

Price List - Lawrence A. Wilson Co. Limited, 1916

A price list for Lawrence A. Wilson Co. Limited, 87 James St., Montreal Quebec. It is addressed to The Toronto Hunt, 52 Bay Street, Toronto. There are additional handwritten notes. One of the handwritten notes reads "ck to W. Stephen Haas"

Indenture of Sale Between David Secord to Jacob Lutz

Indenture of sale between David Secord of Niagara Township to Jacob Lutz of Thorold Township regarding part of Lot no. 90 in the Township of Niagara. Registered for the County of Lincoln and Haldimand in Book J, Folio 817. This was registered July 12, 1825. The instrument no. is 6659, June 30, 1825.

Indenture between William and Margaret Wilson to Stephen M. Jarvis

Indenture of statutory mortgage between William and Margaret Wilson of the Village of Grimsby to Stephen M. Jarvis of Toronto regarding part of Lot no. 10 in the 1st Concession in Grimsby - instrument no. 502, February 26, 1869.

Letter to George Rykert (president of the Port Dalhousie and Thorold Railway), engineer from William Danforth, civil engineer

Letter to George Rykert (president of the Port Dalhousie and Thorold Railway), engineer from William Danforth, civil engineer in which he states that the preliminary survey has been made between Port Dalhousie and Centreville at which point it may intersect with the Great Western Railway. The estimate is included (2 pages, handwritten), July 25, 1853.

Notice that the Port Dalhousie and Thorold Railway map and plans have been certified by commissioners

Notice that the Port Dalhousie and Thorold Railway map and plans have been certified by commissioners. This is signed “secretary”, n.d.

Letter which contains a report to George Rykert of Friends of the Port Dalhousie Thorold Railway

Letter which contains a report to George Rykert of Friends of the Port Dalhousie Thorold Railway. In this unsigned letter regarding contracts for the railway, it is suggested that the quantity of the excavation could have been done at 25 cents less per yard, July 23, 1855.

Letter to Mr. Ingersoll, secretary of the Port Dalhousie and Thorold Railway from S.D. Woodruff

Letter to Mr. Ingersoll, secretary of the Port Dalhousie and Thorold Railway from S.D. Woodruff regarding a letter from F. Lalor on the 25th of October which is about claims of expenses, Dec. 4, 1856.

Original estimate of Mr. Danforth on the Port Dalhousie and Thorold Railway

Original estimate of Mr. Danforth on the Port Dalhousie and Thorold Railway (1 page, handwritten), Nov. 3, 1853.

Specifications and form of tender for grading for the Port Dalhousie and Thorold Railway

Specifications and form of tender for grading for the Port Dalhousie and Thorold Railway, March (5 pages, handwritten), 1854.

Estimated cost of the Port Dalhousie and Thorold Railway sent to George Rykert by S.D. Woodruff

Estimated cost of the Port Dalhousie and Thorold Railway sent to George Rykert by S.D. Woodruff, Aug. 5, 1854.

Letter sent from the Port Dalhousie and Thorold Railway to the Town Council of St. Catharines

Letter sent from the Port Dalhousie and Thorold Railway to the Town Council of St. Catharines which states that the estimate that was submitted does not embrace the damages done to the buildings along Line no. 1 from Port Dalhousie to Chisholm Corner. The estimates are included in the document, Aug. 17, 1854.

Port Dalhousie and Thorold Railway estimate of work done to date with an approximation of probable damage sustained by suspending the track

Port Dalhousie and Thorold Railway estimate of work done to date with an approximation of probable damage sustained by suspending the track, Aug. 22, 1854.

Clipping from a Town Council meeting at which estimates of the costs of Railway Line no. 1 and Line no. 2 were submitted by the office of Port Dalhousie and Thorold Railway

Clipping from a Town Council meeting at which estimates of the costs of Railway Line no. 1 and Line no. 2 were submitted by the office of Port Dalhousie and Thorold Railway. The estimate was submitted by S.D. Woodruff and George Rykert, president. There is also a disclaimer in which Calvin Phelps claims to have resigned as director of the Port Dalhousie and Thorold Railway when he discovered that the company had no intention to adhere to the original plan for building and running the road, Aug. 1854.