County of Welland estimate of work done on the main drain of the marsh lands by Alexander Cook

County of Welland estimate of work done on the main drain of the marsh lands by Alexander Cook, unsigned. Estimate no.26, Oct., 1857.

County of Welland estimate of work done on the main drain of the marsh lands by Alexander Cook

County of Welland estimate of work done on the main drain of the marsh lands by Alexander Cook, unsigned. Estimate no.27, Nov., 1857.

County of Welland final estimate of work done on the main drain of the marsh lands by Alexander Cook

County of Welland final estimate of work done on the main drain of the marsh lands by Alexander Cook complete with notes and calculations of quantities. This document is unsigned. Estimate no.28, Dec., 1857.

Estimate from the County of Welland to S.D. Woodruff for engineering services in marsh lands drainage for 1 year

Estimate from the County of Welland to S.D. Woodruff for engineering services in marsh lands drainage for 1 year, Dec. 1857.

Indenture between Robert Miller of the County of La Porte, Indiana and Asat Carpenter of the Town of Niagara regarding 50 acres in the Township of Southwold, Middlesex

Indenture between Robert Miller of the County of La Porte, Indiana and Asat Carpenter of the Town of Niagara regarding 50 acres in the Township of Southwold, Middlesex. There are 2 copies of this document tin which the wording seems slightly different. The 1st copy is slightly burned on the side and extremely faded, making it completely illegible. The 2nd copy is legible. Feb. 15, 1853

Indenture of deed for taxes between Benjamin Walker Smith, sheriff of the County of Simcoe and Joseph A. Woodruff of the Town of Clifton

Indenture of deed for taxes between Benjamin Walker Smith, sheriff of the County of Simcoe and Joseph A. Woodruff of the Town of Clifton for 98 acres in the Township of Tiny in the County of Simcoe, Lot no. 15 in the 18th Concession, Dec. 12, 1861.

Bond between Daniel Cornell of the County of Oxford to William Dickson of Niagara and Thomas Clark of Stamford

Bond (1 page, printed) between Daniel Cornell of the County of Oxford to William Dickson of Niagara and Thomas Clark of Stamford (regarding the Last Will and Testament of Robert Hamilton) for payment of 103 pounds, 11 shillings and 1 penny to be made to Dickson and Clark, July 12, 1822.

Bond between John Hammell of the Township of Dumphries, Halton County to William Dickson of Niagara

Bond (1 page, printed) between John Hammell of the Township of Dumphries, Halton County to William Dickson of Niagara for 117 pounds, 10 shillings and 10 pence, Sept. 21, 1824.

Letter to Colonel Robert Nelles, Commander of the 4th Regiment of Lincoln Militia from Colonel Nathaniel Coffin of York

Letter to Colonel Robert Nelles, Commander of the 4th Regiment of Lincoln Militia from Colonel Nathaniel Coffin of York. His is enquiring about the post of collector at Niagara for his son-in-law Edward Pilkington. There is a small hole in this letter which affects the text slightly, Aug. 28, 1820.

Letter to Lieutenant Colonel Robert Nelles of the 4th Lincoln Militia from his daughter Mary Pilkington

Letter to Lieutenant Colonel Robert Nelles of the 4th Lincoln Militia from his daughter Mary Pilkington regarding family matters (1 page, double-sided, handwritten), Feb. 3, 1824.

Letter to Colonel R. Nelles, Commander of the 4th Lincoln Militia from Brook Young, Lieutenant Colonel at the Brigade Office in Drummondville

Letter to Colonel R. Nelles, Commander of the 4th Lincoln Militia from Brook Young, Lieutenant Colonel at the Brigade Office in Drummondville regarding instructions that he received from Colonel Kerley for the sedentary militia in this district to hold themselves in readiness to act at a moment’s warning if called to do so, May 27, 1838.

Letter to Lieutenant Colonel Brook Young, Brigade Major, Drummondville from H. Nelles, Lieutenant Colonel of the 4th Lincoln Militia

Letter to Lieutenant Colonel Brook Young, Brigade Major, Drummondville from H. Nelles, Lieutenant Colonel of the 4th Lincoln Militia stating that Colonel R. Nelles has requested him to say that most of the men did cheerfully comply and would be ready to act at a moment’s notice in defense of their Queen and country, June 12, 1838.

Letter to Colonel Nelles, Commanding the 4th Lincoln Militia from a captain [name illegible]

Letter to Colonel Nelles, Commanding the 4th Lincoln Militia from a captain [name illegible] who was instructed by Colonel Booth for some guidance. He has copied an extract from the request by Colonel Booth (2 pages, handwritten), Oct 6, 1838.

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.

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.