Letter - E.C. Schmon to Arthur A. Schmon, 25 January 1919

The letter mentions how much Eleanore Celeste would like to be cozy in her home and how she does not approve of large mansions for her family. The letter then mentions that the military will be looking for volunteers to go to Russia. She then describes the dinner party she attended by "Uncle Dick". This letter is labelled number 219.

Letter - E.C. Schmon to Arthur A. Schmon, 6 May 1919

Eleanore Celeste has just received four letters from Arthur. She includes a poem by Darrach: "The weakness that you know is yours, She in her strength would vitally sustain, And that fine strength you drew from her, You would when she had need, return to her again. Yes, where your strength were great and she were weak, You'd courage her and strengthen her, Until the heavy burdens given her to hear, Would be tasks easy for her new formed will." The letter is labelled number 272.

Letter - E.C. Schmon to Arthur A. Schmon, 29 March 1919

Eleanore Celeste mentions that to be a substitute teacher in Newark one must have a "normal school diploma or a certificate for those exams". She mentions that many people she knows "are being turned down right and left by the Board". The letter is labelled number 252.

Letter - E.C. Schmon to Arthur A. Schmon, 12 January 1919

A newspaper clipping included is titled "Roosevelt's Sons hear of Father's death". Eleanore Celeste had spent the previous day in New York with her sister, they had dinner at Shanley's and tea at Shrafts. The letter is labelled number 214.

Letter - E.C. Schmon to Arthur A. Schmon, 2 April 1919

She begins by apologizing for her brief letters. She then describes her busy week. The letter is labelled number 255.

Letter - E.C. Schmon to Arthur A. Schmon, 29 January 1919

Eleanore Celeste has just received twenty five letters from Arthur. She writes about travelling with Arthur one day, but also mentions the cost. She mentions the idea of continuing her substitution work after they are married. The letter is labelled number 221.

Letter - E.C. Schmon to Arthur A. Schmon, 7 January 1919

Eleanore Celeste is teaching at Eliot School and has five boys in detention. The children were asking questions about her engagement ring. She also mentions that the mail delivery is slow and she hasn't received Arthur's letters from the last week in October.

Letter - E.C. Schmon to Arthur A. Schmon, 13 November 1919

Eleanore Celeste is on her way to Mother Schmon's. She has been shopping and to see friends. She will leave for Shelter Bay in a month or so. The letter is labelled number 33 & 34.

Letter - E.C. Schmon to Arthur A. Schmon, 1 March 1919

She mentions a birthday gift that has been sent from Arthur and will soon arrive. Eleanore Celeste has been teaching at Washington Street school and has been asked to work a great deal at this school. She believes the principle, Mr. Hanbright, likes her. The letter is labelled number 239.

Letter - E.C. Schmon to Arthur A. Schmon, 26 December 1919

Eleanore Celeste describes a day of shopping and purchases for their home. The letter is labelled number 83.

Letter - E.C. Schmon to Arthur A. Schmon, 20 December 1919

Eleanore Celeste discusses the ice breaker ship that travels to Quebec. Arthur has asked if the boat will travel the first trip soon and she responds that she is not sure if it will make the trip, but will wait until the New Year to find out more. She mentions that Arthur is going to buy her a fur for her Christmas gift. The letters are labelled number 78 & 79.

Letter - E.C. Schmon to Arthur A. Schmon, 20 November 1919

Eleanore Celeste has been shopping for warm hats and dresses at Koenige, Beyers and Bambergers. She then visited with friends/neighbours the Glaesers. Her family is heading to Rahway, New Jersey. The letters are labelled number 48, 49, and 50.

Letter - E.C. Schmon to Arthur A. Schmon, 29 April 1919

Eleanore Celested mentions that men have been returning from duty, but Arthur appears to be sad in a photo he has sent her. She writes a loving message to lift his spirits until he returns home. She signs the letter "Wifie to be". The letter is labelled number 268.

William Hamilton Merritt Welland Canal circular, July 12, 1823

William Hamilton Merritt (1793-1862) was a soldier, merchant, and politician who was instrumental in the promotion and development of the Welland Canal. After serving with the Lincoln militia during the War of 1812, Merritt became a merchant in St. Catharines, and purchased some land on Twelve Mile Creek on which he ran a sawmill and constructed a grist mill. He initially envisioned a canal between the Welland River and Twelve Mile Creek, which evolved into a plan to link Lake Ontario and Lake Erie. This would enable goods from western Canada to be conveniently shipped to Montreal and Great Britain through the St. Lawrence, while bypassing the Niagara portage. His plan met with opposition for financial and political reasons, as well as from those along the Niagara portage whose businesses would suffer if the canal were built. Despite this opposition, the Welland Canal Company was chartered by the Upper Canadian assembly in January, 1824. Construction on the canal began later that year, and was completed in 1829

Indenture between William Dickson [Jr.] and Robert M. Wilson, February 7, 1859.

William Dickson (1799-1877) was the son of the prominent Niagara businessman and politician William Dickson (1769-1846). William was educated in Edinburgh, Scotland, and settled in Galt, Ontario, upon his return to Canada. His father had business affairs in Dumfries and Galt, which he left in his sons charge when he retired to Niagara in 1837. William had an older brother, Robert, and younger brother, Walter, both of whom served in the Militia and became involved in politics.