Payment for Property - War of 1812-14 (1824)

Government report in congress discussing payment for property during the War of 1812.

Report of a select committee to whom were referred the petition of Samuel Thompson and John Dailey: January 14, 1817, read, and ordered to lie upon the table (1817)

Concerning the request of the petitioners, former residents of Newark (present-day Niagara-on-the-Lake) in Upper Canada, for relief for the loss of their property when they were compelled to flee Canada after having aided the United States Army in the War of 1812.

Niagara Ship Canal [to accompany Bill H.R. no. 921], February 14, 1837 (1837)

Mr. Hard, from the Committee on Roads and Canals, made the following report.

Permit to Leave Canada, Simon E. Hansler - September 14, 1918

A permit to leave Canada requested by Simon E. Hansler September 14, 1918. The request states that he is permitted to leave Canada on or before December 1, 1918. The document includes his date of birth, eye colour, hair colour, height, occupation and a photograph. Also included on the form, four names to refer for identification. The document states that he is planning to visit relatives in the United States for "a few days".

Letter - E.C. Schmon to Arthur A. Schmon, 14 February 1918

The letter discusses Valentine's Day and she has drawn hearts in red ink. She also describes the events of the previous day: Red Cross work, lunch at YWCA, Club meeting. The letter also includes a list of items in a package she has sent to Arthur. The letter is labelled number 56.

Letter - E.C. Schmon to Arthur A. Schmon, 14 June 1918

Eleanore Celeste has been to visit Arthur Schmon's parents. His father has not been feeling well and takes a week vacation per month. His mother worries because the checks Arthur sends do not come when they should. Eleanore Celeste requests that Arthur write to Washington to have it straightened out. She also mentions her family and who they are visiting over the next week. This letter is labelled number 114.

Letter - E.C. Schmon to Arthur A. Schmon, 14 February 1920

This letter is decorated for Valentine's Day. There is a red cut out hard included that reads "To my Valentine from your Valentine xxxxxx". The second part of the letter talks about how to get to Shelter Bay and Eleanore Celeste remarks "So you do not think it advisable for me to make the trip to Shelter Bay by dog team! Let me tell you dearest, that I wouldn't mind if I had to walk there." These letters are labelled number 126 and 127.

Letter - E.C. Schmon to Arthur A. Schmon, 14 & 15 May 1919

Eleanore Celeste mentions that Arthur is to return in July. She discusses the way the troops are returning to New York and New Jersey and the discharge process. These letters are labelled number 279 and 280.

Letter - E.C. Schmon to Arthur A. Schmon, 14 March 1917

The letter is a thank you for a book Arthur has sent to Eleanore Celeste. The title of the book is not mentioned.