E.O. Graham, nurseryman, planting guide leaflets collection, ca. 1900.

Edward Oliver Graham of Rochester, N.Y. worked as a nurseryman in that city for 27 years. He owned a nursery business that operated under his own name for many years. The central office was located in Rochester, but there was also a branch located in Toronto, Ont. In 1903 he formed a company known as the Graham Nursery Company. He died in September 1909.

Oliver Rising Sr. Diary, 1797-1851

Oliver Rising (1775-1855) lived in Herkimer County, New York. He is buried in Cedar Lake Cemetery, Cedar Lake (part of the town of Litchfield) in Herkimer County, with his wife Hannah (1780-1855) and his son Oliver Rising Jr. (1817-1861).

Invoice - Thorold Mills April 11th 1851

An Invoice for Mr. W. Cowan form Alex Hutchison, totalling $1000.00. The note at the bottom of the invoice reads "I have nothing to communicate as Mr. Parks is just writing you. Hoping you and your family are all well with respect I am dear Sir, Yours Truly Alex Hutchison"

Sales Agreement - July 30th, 1851

A sales agreement between Alexander Lattimore of Wainfleet and John Gordon of Gravelly Bay to William Cowan of Dunville, sale of a scow called "Welland", July 30th 1851.

Fire Insurance - Cowan & Parks 1851

A fire insurance policy in the amount of one thousand dollars through Aetna Insurance Company of Utica, New York. The cost of twenty two dollars and twenty five cents would give them a one year insurance policy from August 1851 through August 1852.

Summons - Shaw vs. Hoover et al. 1851

A summons to Henry Hoover of the Township of Thorold in the county of Welland, William Cowan of the Village of Dunville in the county of Haldimand, James Park and John H. Casper of the township of Thorold in the county of Welland.

Bill - Shipment 6th May 1851

A bill for a shipment to Cristopher Wilson.

Diary of Oliver Rising Senior,1797-1851

A diary and account book of Oliver Rising Senior, of Herkimer County, New York. The diary includes a black and white photograph of Esther Rising Myers and one of Rev. John Myers pasted onto the pages. Oliver recounts his travels into Canada through Chippawa, Niagara Falls, and the garrison at Little York in 1797 (p. 61-62). He also describes the British invasion of Sacket’s Harbour in 1812 (p. 100).

Photograph - William Woodruff (1783-1860) and Margaret Clement Woodruff (1794-1882)

Pair of photographs, 17 ½ cm x 12 cm of William Woodruff, son of Ezekiel and a 17 ½ cm x 12 cm photograph of Margaret Clement Woodruff in a folding silver frame. These photographs were described by R. Band in 1990 – description is included.

Indenture between Henry Hope Graham and Robert Hill to Joseph Walker

Indenture of deed of land situate between Henry Hope Graham and Robert Hill, both of London, England called England Esquire Executors and Trustees under the Last Will and Testament of Lieutenant General Percy Hill of London, England to Joseph Walker of Queenston, Ontario. This is in regard to parts of Lots no. 113, 114 and 115 in the Township of Niagara. This was registered on Nov. 10, 1885 – instrument no. 2075, Oct. 31, 1885.

Letter to Joseph A. Woodruff, Sheriff from James Graham

Letter to Joseph A. Woodruff, Sheriff from James Graham stating that 4 lots were sold on the 28th of December, 1867in Peterborough were assessed to Mr. Woodruff’s home, Feb. 13, 1868.

Primer calendario curioso, dedicado a las señoritas para el año 1851, arreglado al meridiano de México

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El 16 de septiembre de 1851 en la capital del estado de México.

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Colección de decretos del congreso del estado de Querétaro desde agosto de 1849, hasta igual mes de 1851

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Ordenanza que para la división de la M. noble y leal ciudad de Santiago de Querétaro en quarteles menores... según lo resuelto por S.M. en Real Cédula de 17 de Junio de 1794 y en virtud de órdenes superiores del Exmo. Señor Virrey

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