Letter to S.D. Woodruff from Burton and Bro.

Letter to S.D. Woodruff from Burton and Bro. noting that they will make alterations in the culler’s declaration, Nov. 1, 1877.

Letter to S.D. Woodruff from Burton and Bro.

Letter (1 ½ pages) to S.D. Woodruff from Burton and Bro. saying that the best time to see the trees that are suitable for timber is spring. They say that they will send a statement as soon as they receive the specifications, Apr. 2, 1878.

Letter to Burton and Bro. which is unsigned from St. Catharines [from S.D. Woodruff]

Letter (1 double sided page) to Burton and Bro. which is unsigned from St. Catharines [from S.D. Woodruff] stating that he will be in Barrie. There is a discussion about the limits and the timber being cut, Apr. 8, 1878.

Letter to S.D. Woodruff from Burton and Bro.

Letter to S.D. Woodruff from Burton and Bro. stating that they should be ready to go by May 1st and will make an affidavit of measurement, Apr. 18, 1878.

Receipt (copy) for the amount received from Burton and Bro. for the sum of $944.00 paid in full

Receipt (copy) for the amount received from Burton and Bro. for the sum of $944.00 paid in full for stumpage on berths 192 and 198. It is signed by S.D. Woodruff, May 24, 1878.

Indenture of memorandum of an agreement between S.D. Woodruff and James L. Burton and M. Burton

Indenture of memorandum of an agreement between S.D. Woodruff of St. Catharines and James L. Burton and M. Burton, both of Barrie, trading under the name of Burton and Bro. that Burton and Bro. would buy all the pine timber located in berths 192 and 198. Burton and Bro. agrees to have all timber cut. The agreement is signed by S.D. Woodruff and Burton and Bro. This document is badly burned along the left hand side. This does not affect the text, July 11, 1877.

Printed Blank by which John Brown Cullen solemnly declares that he is experienced in the art of measuring and culling timber

Printed blank by which John Brown Cullen solemnly declares that he is experienced in the art of measuring and culling timber. He states that he is entering into the service of Burton and Bro. of Barrie He will make out the specification of the timber in berths 192 and 198 and submit his findings to Burton and Brother, Oct. 22, 1877.

Receipt from Allan and Bro. of St. Catharines for building supplies

Receipt from Allan and Bro. of St. Catharines for building supplies, Oct. 5, 1876.

Receipt from Allan and Bro. of St. Catharines for work done on walls

Receipt from Allan and Bro. of St. Catharines for work done on walls, Oct. 31, 1876.

Receipt from Allan and Bro. for upholstering

Receipt from Allan and Bro. for upholstering, Jan. 2, 1877.

Dobson Burton and Strother Martin, UM Men's Swimming, with Great Lakes Naval Station swimming team, 1943

[Burton is standing far left, Martin is seated at far right]

Letter to S.D. Woodruff from R. J. Thompson

Letter (1 double sided page and a half, handwritten) to S.D. Woodruff from R. J. Thompson who claims that he was not paid what he was owed by Burton. He is now foreman for McArthur Bros. and used to be the foreman for Burton Bros. He says that he will be in St. Catharines and will call and see Mr. Woodruff, Feb. 19, 1880.

Letter to S.D. Woodruff from R.J.T. [R.J. Thompson]

Letter (1 ½ pages, handwritten) to S.D. Woodruff from R.J.T. [R.J. Thompson]. Mr. Thompson says that his wife doesn’t want him to have anything to do with this job. He says he will send 2 men and pay their expenses. He also says that he would not like to appear in court against Burton, but if Mr. Woodruff cannot prove his claim, then Mr. Thompson will appear, July 26, 1880.