Letter to the Editor of the Globe

Letter Regarding the Burning of St. Davids (3 ½ handwritten pages) A letter to the editor of the Globe regarding the lack of historical knowledge displayed by the Globe’s correspondent regarding the descendants of those who fought at Queenston Heights and the burning of St. Davids in 1813 or 1814 [July 18, 1814]. The letter also mentions the “friendly Indians” who encamped in St. Davids. The letter is not signed nor dated. A transcript of the letter is enclosed, [The burning of St. Davids by the American troops on July 19, 1814 was an unjustifiable act. The officer who led the attack was court-martialed and dismissed from the service.] n.d.

Letter to Louis J. Cahill from the managing editor at Knox, Harvie and Foss

Letter (1 typed page) to Louis J. Cahill from the managing editor at Knox, Harvie and Foss [this is the letterhead] asking about the Roebling Bridge, July 7, 1948.

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.

Letter to the Honourable William Dickson from the Editor of the Advocate

Letter to the Honourable William Dickson from the Editor of the Advocate regarding the discharge of Mr. Dickson’s account with the newspaper, June 5, 1832.