Letter to S.D. Woodruff from Fred Holmes

Letter to S.D. Woodruff from Fred Holmes who says that he received Mr. Woodruff’s instructions to change the level of the bottom of the northwest corner of lots no. 9-15. He then received a note from Mr. Cook, the foreman that they had to quit working because of too much water in the ditch, Aug. 1, 1857.

Letter to S.D. Woodruff from Fred Holmes

Letter to S.D. Woodruff from Fred Holmes stating the Mr. Cook’s work on the marsh is nearly finished. Mr. Holmes says that he will make the final estimate next month, Oct. 27, 1857.

Letter to S.D. Woodruff from Fred Holmes

Letter to S.D. Woodruff from Fred Holmes stating that he received Mr. Woodruff’s letter and a copy of the motion and resolution of the Municipal Council of Jan. 16, 1858, Jan. 28, 1858.

Estimate sent to S.D. Woodruff from Fred Holmes

Estimate sent to S.D. Woodruff from Fred Holmes. Mr. Cook says that he doesn’t want an estimate taken yet but Mr. Mains estimate for work done on marsh lands drainage up to Oct. 31, 1855 is enclosed, Oct. 31, 1855.

Estimate which has been taken at Mr. Cook’s request and signed by Fred Holmes

Estimate which has been taken at Mr. Cook’s request and signed by Fred Holmes, Nov. 5, 1855.

Estimate for Mr. A. Cook on main drain of marsh lands sent to S.D. Woodruff by Fred Holmes

Estimate for Mr. A. Cook on main drain of marsh lands sent to S.D. Woodruff by Fred Holmes, Mar. 28, 1856.

Estimate for A. Mains and Co. for work on marsh lands main drain sent to S.D. Woodruff by Fred Holmes

Estimate for A. Mains and Co. for work on marsh lands main drain sent to S.D. Woodruff by Fred Holmes. This item is slightly burned. This does not affect the text, Nov. 29, 1856.

Estimate for Fred Holmes and William Baird for time on the Port Robinson and Thorold Macadamized Road during the months of September, October and November, 1856

Estimate for Fred Holmes and William Baird for time on the Port Robinson and Thorold Macadamized Road during the months of September, October and November, 1856. This was sent to S.D. Woodruff by Fred Holmes, Nov.29, 1856.

Estimate for Cook and Lauder on the excavation or marsh lands main drain signed by Fred Holmes

Estimate for Cook and Lauder on the excavation or marsh lands main drain signed by Fred Holmes, Jan. 27, 1857.

Time on marsh lands for the months of January, February, March and April for Fred Holmes, Joseph Simpson, Duncan Davidson, Rose Osborne, Henry Wilson and William Baird

Time on marsh lands for the months of January, February, March and April for Fred Holmes, Joseph Simpson, Duncan Davidson, Rose Osborne, Henry Wilson and William Baird. This is signed by Fred Holmes, April 28, 1857.

Time on the marsh lands for the months of May, June, July and August, 1857 for Fred Holmes, Joseph Simpson and William Baird

Time on the marsh lands for the months of May, June, July and August, 1857 for Fred Holmes, Joseph Simpson and William Baird. This was sent to S.D. Woodruff by Fred Holmes, Aug. 28, 1857.

A torn scrap of paper which gives estimates of times worked for Fred Holmes, Joe Simpson, John Simpson, William Baird and William Case

A torn scrap of paper which gives estimates of times worked for Fred Holmes, Joe Simpson, John Simpson, William Baird and William Case. Much of the text is missing. This is signed by Fred Holmes, Dec. 1857.

Engineer services in marsh lands drainage for the months of April, May and June, 1856 to Fred Holmes, Joseph Simpson and Thomas Baird

Engineer services in marsh lands drainage for the months of April, May and June, 1856 to Fred Holmes, Joseph Simpson and Thomas Baird. Signed by S.D. Woodruff, June 30, 1856.

Engineer services in marsh lands drainage for the months of July, August and September, 1856 to Fred Holmes, Joseph Simpson, Thomas Baird and Rose Osborne

Engineer services in marsh lands drainage for the months of July, August and September, 1856 to Fred Holmes, Joseph Simpson, Thomas Baird and Rose Osborne. This is signed by S.D. Woodruff, Oct. 1, 1856.

Engineering services in marsh lands drainage for the months of January, February, March and April for Fred Holmes, Joseph Simpson, D. Davidson, Rose Osborne, Henry Wilson and William Baird

Engineering services in marsh lands drainage for the months of January, February, March and April for Fred Holmes, Joseph Simpson, D. Davidson, Rose Osborne, Henry Wilson and William Baird. This is signed by S.D. Woodruff, May 1, 1857.