Ice Mountain Niagara Falls, U.S.A.

The description of the image reads "No. 65 - The great ice mountain and American Falls, Niagara".

Progress and Challenges in Animal Handling and Slaughter in the U.S.

The article discusses the McDonald's Corporation audit and the ways to improve the handling of livestock on the way to slaughter.

Special Orders No. 18 of the Office U.S. Army Hospital, Camp Parole

Special Orders No. 18 of the Office U.S. Army Hospital, Camp Parole, near Annapolis, MD., March 14, 1865 to W.K. Cleveland assigning him to duty as pathologist and consulting surgeon for the hospital. This is signed by W. Stewart, Surgeon U.S. Vol’s, in charge, March 14, 1865.

Letter to Henry Nelles from Michael Harris of the Perth Military Settlement

Letter to Henry Nelles from Michael Harris of the Perth Military Settlement (3 pages, handwritten). He is married to Mary Fanning, sister of Henry Nelles but is having marital troubles as he says he “may have to be on the lookout for another wife”. He thinks that his wife Mary may have departed for the United States, Apr. 6, 1821.

Letter to Colonel Nelles of the 4th Lincoln Militia in Grimsby from Apt. Military Secrets, Quebec

Letter to Colonel Nelles of the 4th Lincoln Militia in Grimsby from Apt. Military Secrets, Quebec. When this envelope is unfolded it contains the printed words “On his Majesty’s service” “The Ordnance Storekeeper” and “Military Secretary”. This item is badly stained and torn but text is not affected, Jan. 9, 1839.

Cave of the Winds, Goat Island, U.S.A.

Cave of the Winds, Goat Island, U.S.A. This is touted as the only place on the globe where rainbows form an entire circle. Geo. W. Wright is listed as the lessee. 30 cm. x 14 cm. newsprint. There is a slight wearing away of the edges. This does not affect text, n.d.

Ferry at the Falls, Niagara Falls, U.S.A.

Ferry at the Falls, Niagara Falls, U.S.A. with Geo. W. Sims at the ferry on the American shore, 31 cm. x 18 cm., May 1851.