Letter to Mr. Lee who was clerk of the Heir Devisee Committee in Toronto from Samuel D. Woodruff

Letter to Mr. Lee who was clerk of the Heir Devisee Committee in Toronto from Samuel D. Woodruff. [The Heir and Devisee Committee was formed to clarify the titles to land of heirs of people who had been assigned Crown lands before 1795. Many of the original grantees had not taken out patents to confirm their legal right to the land.] This letter confirms that steps have been taken to issue the patent, July 19, 1847.

Letter to Louis J. Cahill from the Managing Editor [no indication of who he works for – same signature as is on the Knox, Harvie and Foss letter

Letter (1 typed page) to Louis J. Cahill from the Managing Editor [no indication of who he works for – same signature as is on the Knox, Harvie and Foss letter] saying that he has found various references to Samuel Zimmerman being active in the erection of the first suspension bridge and its Roebling successor, July 20, 1948.

Declaration from John Brown, culler who states that there are 1167 pieces which equal 75704 cubic feet of timber to be culled

Declaration from John Brown, culler who states that there are 1167 pieces which equal 75704 cubic feet of timber to be culled, April 9, 1878.

Letter to S.D. Woodruff from George H. Gillespie who says that Mackenzie has left many books and papers in the office

Letter to S.D. Woodruff from George H. Gillespie who says that Mackenzie has left many books and papers in the office. Mr. Gillespie makes inquiries about the purchase and license of Long Point. The letterhead on this document is “Gillespie and Powis, Commission Merchants, Brokers and Co., Hamilton, Ont.” (3 pages, handwritten), Apr. 30, 1878.

Letter to Mr. W. D. Woodruff who is listed as the Treasurer of the B.N. and T. Railway Company from H.H. Collier

Letter to Mr. W. D. Woodruff who is listed as the Treasurer of the B.N. and T. Railway Company from H.H. Collier, Barrister regarding items that have been paid out of the account, Jan. 16, 1911.

Probate (vellum) of Last Will and Testament of Hervey William Price of Welland who died Jan. 27, 1875

Probate (vellum) of Last Will and Testament of Hervey William Price of Welland who died Jan. 27, 1875. It is proven that the administration of the estate was granted to Joseph Augustus Woodruff, Aug. 19, 1880.