Letter written by Mahlon Taylor to Samuel Clarke commenting on US troops during Fort George occupation, July 26, 1813

Fort George, situated on the west side of the Niagara River in Niagara-on-the-Lake, served as the headquarters for the Centre Division of the British Army during the War of 1812. On May 25, 1813, the Americans launched an artillery attack on the Fort, destroying most of the buildings. Two days later, the Americans invaded the Town of Niagara and occupied Fort George. They remained in the Fort for almost seven months, but suffered defeats at the Battle of Stoney Creek and Beaver Dams. Only a small number of militia remained stationed at the Fort. Fearing an attack by the British, the Americans retreated back across the Niagara River in December, 1813. The Fort remained in British possession for the rest of the War.

Letter written by Mahlon Taylor to Samuel Clarke commenting on US troops during Fort George occupation - July 26, 1813

A letter written by Mahlon Taylor to his uncle, Samuel Clarke, dated at Marcellus [New York], July 26, 1813. Mahlon Taylor writes that he believes the mail he has sent out is not making it past Princeton, as he has not had a reply to any of his sent correspondence. He also writes that he has heard there are 3500 men at Fort George, 1000 are unfit for duty, and that there is skirmishing daily. He comments that the general opinion is that the troops will withdraw from Canada entirely. The letter is signed Mahlon C Taylor and is addressed to Mr. Samuel Clarke, no. 227 South Front Street, Philadelphia.

Letter - E.C. Schmon to Arthur A. Schmon, 13 April 1916

The letter states that they will see one another on the nineteenth and Eleanore Celeste is excited for the date to arrive. She also mentions some volunteer work "tagging" for donations for the "benefit of war sufferers". She also attends a concert of Columbia University given at Carnegie Hall.

Photograph - Woodruff Children, Wisteria Arbour at DeVeaux Hall

Black and white, 9 ½ cm x 12 cm photograph, mounted on board, of Margaret Julia Woodruff, William Alfred Woodruff, Gladys Caroline Woodruff and Samuel DeVeaux Woodruff II in front of the Wisteria arbour at DeVeaux Hall in St. Catharines in front of the grapery house.

Photograph - Thomas Woodruff and Julia Cleveland Woodruff at DeVeaux Hall

Black and white, 12 cm x 17 cm photograph, mounted on board, of DeVeaux Hall in St. Catharines, Ontario. It was built by Samuel DeVeaux Woodruff. Shown in this photo are Thomas Woodruff and Julia Cleveland Woodruff. This photo was described by R.W. Band in 1973 and is included.

Sketch of the ship "Jane C. Woodruff"

A black and white copy of a sketch of the ship "Jane C. Woodruff". This appears to have been in a scrapbook. There is a slight tear which affects the picture slightly. [The Jane C. Woodruff was a barquentine ship built in St. Catharines in 1866 by Lewis Shikeluna. The ship belonged to John Battle who was an associate of Samuel D. Woodruff. She was named in honour of Samuel and his wife, Jane Caroline. She originated as a square timber trade boat before being converted into a 3 masted schooner. She collided with the "Mary Battle" in a snow squall in Georgian Bay. The ship passed out of existence in 1902].

Photograph - Samuel DeVeaux Woodruff with rifle

Framed photograph of Samuel DeVeaux Woodruff, so on William Woodruff. In this photograph he is carrying a rifle. The photograph was taken at his residence, DeVeaux Hall in St. Catharines, Ontario in 1891. This photograph was described by R. Band of Toronto in 1977.

Indenture between Samuel DeVeaux Woodruff and Jane Woodruff to Hamilton Killaly Woodruff

Indenture of deed of land situate between Samuel DeVeaux Woodruff and Jane Woodruff of St. Catharines to Hamilton Killaly Woodruff of St. Catharines regarding Lot no. 22 in the 1st Concession, the south half of Lot no. 20 in Concession B, Broken Lot no. 22 in Concession B, Lots numbered 16, 17, 18, 19 and 20 in Concession C, Lots no. 15, 16, 17, 18, 19 and 20 in Concession D and Lot no. 21 in Concession D in the Township of Mersea (2 copies), Feb. 13, 1891.

Letter to Mr. C. Howard from Mrs. Tolan

Letter (3 typed pages) to Mr. C. Howard of the Dominion Bank of Toronto from Mrs. Tolan of the Lundy’s Lane Historical Society. She encloses 2 articles entitled “Origins of Niagara Falls, Ontario” and “Captain Creighton and Clifton” Samuel Zimmerman is named in the first article. Mrs. Tolan requests that Mr. Band is also allowed to read the articles, April 25, 1948.

Letter to S.D. Woodruff from A.C. Leslie and Co., of Montreal

Letter to S.D. Woodruff from A.C. Leslie and Co., of Montreal saying that the glass that he wants is not usually kept in stock, June 5, 1875.

Letter to S.D. Woodruff from George C. Flint and Co.

Letter to S.D. Woodruff from George C. Flint and Co., Upholsterers and Furniture Manufacturers of New York regarding items such as mantle glass, cornices and fabrics. They have enclosed a handwritten price list with this letter (4 pages, handwritten), Sept. 13, 1876.

Letter to S.D. Woodruff from George C. Flint and Co.

Letter to S.D. Woodruff from George C. Flint and Co. stating that they will deliver furniture to his house, Sept. 13, 1876.

Receipt for building materials bought by Samuel Woodruff for E. Riddle, signed by Mr. Kiddee

Receipt for building materials bought by Samuel Woodruff for E. Riddle, signed by Mr. Kiddee, Aug. 5, 1876.

Certificate on the occasion of Samuel DeVeaux Woodruff’s retirement from the Water Works Commission of the City of St. Catharines

Certificate measuring 64 cm. x 48 cm. on the occasion of Samuel DeVeaux Woodruff’s retirement from the Water Works Commission of the City of St. Catharines. Mr. Woodruff served the commission from 1875 to 1899. He also served as chairman of the commission. This is signed by Lucius S. Oille, George C. Carlisle and Connolly B. Hare (members of the committee), Jan. 2, 1900.

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