Letter to Colonel Henry Nelles from Colonel William Bullock, Adjt. General of Militia of Toronto

Letter to Colonel Henry Nelles from Colonel William Bullock, Adjt. General of Militia of Toronto stating that His Excellency the Lieutenant Governor is pleased to accept the resignation of Lieutenant Thomas Waddell. This letter is attached to a letter to Colonel Richard Bullock from Henry Nelles reporting on the weekly state of the 4th Lincoln Militia. There is also a copy of the half yearly return of recommendation and appointments of the 4th Regiment of the Lincoln Militia (2 pages in total, handwritten), Dec. 13, 1838.

Province of Upper Canada Grant to the Honorable Peter Russell of the Township of Newark

Province of Upper Canada Grant to the Honorable Peter Russell of the Township of Newark. He is granted 150 acres in the Town of Newark in the County of Lincoln. This is registered in Liber B, folio 133. This was entered in the auditor’s office July 26, 1796. This document is held together with tape. The text is not affected, July 2, 1796.

Province of Upper Canada Grant (paper mounted on canvas) to the Honorable Peter Russell of the Township of Newark

Province of Upper Canada Grant (paper mounted on canvas) to the Honorable Peter Russell of the Township of Newark. He is granted 10 acres in the Township of Newark in the County of Lincoln. This document is mounted on canvas. This was entered in the auditor’s office Sept.29, 1797. Part of the paper document is missing but this does not affect the text, Sept. 1, 1797.

Province of Upper Canada Grant (paper mounted on canvas) to William Dickson

Province of Upper Canada Grant (paper mounted on canvas) to William Dickson. He is granted 24 acres with allowance for roads in the Town of Newark in the County of Lincoln. This was entered in the auditor’s office on June 12, 1798. Parts of the paper are missing. This affects the text slightly, Nov. 10, 1797.

The Prince’s Visit to St. Catharines Broadside, 1860

Broadside advertising the appearance of the Prince of Wales, Albert Edward, who was Queen Victoria’s eldest son. He was to become Edward VII. The visit took place on Tuesday, the 18th of September in 1860. The broadside measures 20 cm. x 17.5 cm. The Royal Coat of Arms is featured on the top. Different typefaces are used throughout the broadside. The Broadside reads: "The Prince's Visit to St. Catharines. His Royal Highness will be at St. Catharines on Tuesday, the 18th Sept. 1860. The Committee of Management express the earnest hope that the Inhabitants of the Counties of Lincoln & Welland Generally, will manifest their Loyalty by joining in an enthusiastic demonstration to the Prince. Come Early to get Seats! As the accommodation in the Amphitheatre will be limited. A Grand Procession Of Firemen and other Public Bodies will be formed, accompanied by Bands of Music. A Royal Salute Will be fired by the St. Catharines Volunteer Artillery Company; and British Cheers will be given by the assembled assembled thousands. A General Illumination in the Evening! God Save The Queen! C.P. Camp, Sec'y to Committee. St. Catharines, September 15, 1860."