Voucher #5 from the Engineer Department of Port Dalhousie and Thorold Railway Extension to George Forbes for surveys, Jan. 31, 1857

Voucher #5 from the Engineer Department of Port Dalhousie and Thorold Railway Extension to George Forbes for surveys, Jan. 31, 1857.

Notice from the Crown Lands Department of Ottawa that the lands on Long Point, Lake Erie would be offered at public auction on May 4, 1866

Notice from the Crown Lands Department of Ottawa that the lands on Long Point, Lake Erie would be offered at public auction on May 4, 1866. This is attached to a small newspaper clipping with the same information, dated April 20, 1866.

Letter of notification of the annual meeting of the Long Point Company sent to S.D. Woodruff from George H. Gillespie

Letter of notification of the annual meeting of the Long Point Company sent to S.D. Woodruff from George H. Gillespie. Col. Clark is to present his proposal about timber on the point, June 24, 1868.

Letter (unsigned) to George H. Gillespie regarding Col. Clark’s proposal regarding timber in Long Point

Letter (unsigned) to George H. Gillespie regarding Col. Clark’s proposal regarding timber in Long Point. The writer [S.D. Woodruff] makes the argument that the point was purchased as a sporting preserve so it is desirable not to take the timber off the land, Aug. 5, 1868.

Letter to S.D. Woodruff from George H. Gillespie stating that Col. Clark has withdrawn his proposal about timber on the point

Letter to S.D. Woodruff from George H. Gillespie stating that Col. Clark has withdrawn his proposal about timber on the point. “Please send your views”, Aug. 10, 1868.

Letter of notification to S.D. Woodruff from George H. Gillespie that a meeting of the Board of Directors has been called

Letter of notification to S.D. Woodruff from George H. Gillespie that a meeting of the Board of Directors has been called, Oct. 20, 1869.

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.

Memo to Mr. Woodruff from George H. Gillespie regarding the accounts

Memo to Mr. Woodruff from George H. Gillespie regarding the accounts (1 ½ double sided page, handwritten), June 11, 1880.

Letter to George H. Gillespie [from S.D. Woodruff] which is unsigned

Letter to George H. Gillespie [from S.D. Woodruff] which is unsigned (1 double-sided page, handwritten), in which he says that he cannot find the letter which was requested, Oct. 11, 1881.

Letter to the warden and councilors for the County of Welland in council assembled regarding George Stanford

Letter to the warden and councilors for the County of Welland in council assembled regarding George Stanford. The extra work was authorized by “me”. This is signed, S.D. Woodruff, Dec. 30, 1856.

County of Welland estimate (copy) of work done on sections 2 and 3 of the tap drain at Marshville by George Stanford

County of Welland estimate (copy) of work done on sections 2 and 3 of the tap drain at Marshville by George Stanford, signed by S.D. Woodruff. Estimate no.1, July, 1856.

County of Welland estimate (copy) of work done on sections 2 and 3 of the tap drain at Marshville by George Stanford

County of Welland estimate (copy) of work done on sections 2 and 3 of the tap drain at Marshville by George Stanford, signed by S.D. Woodruff. Estimate no.2, Oct., 1856.

Map of measurements of lots no.185 and 186 by George Strohan

Map of measurements of lots no.185 and 186 by George Strohan, Dec. 29, 1855.

Letter to S.D. Woodruff from George C. Flint and Co.

Letter to S.D. Woodruff from George C. Flint and Co., Upholsterers and Furniture Manufacturers of New York regarding items such as mantle glass, cornices and fabrics. They have enclosed a handwritten price list with this letter (4 pages, handwritten), Sept. 13, 1876.

Letter to S.D. Woodruff from George C. Flint and Co.

Letter to S.D. Woodruff from George C. Flint and Co. stating that they will deliver furniture to his house, Sept. 13, 1876.