Hiram Walker Labels

Six labels from the Hiram Walker Company, established 1858. The labels are from Gold Crest Canadian Whiskey, Crystal London Dry Gin, Peppermint Schnapps Liqueur, Creme de Menthe, Crystal Vodka Distilled, and Canadian Club Canadian Whiskey.

Indenture of Release to Woodstock and Lake Erie Railway from Executors of Samuel Zimmerman

Indenture of release regarding a loan of 12, 500 pounds which Samuel Zimmerman (deceased) is said to have lent and advanced to the Woodstock and Lake Erie Railway and Harbour Company. This is put forward by the executors who include: Joseph A. Woodruff, Richard Woodruff, John L. Ranney and Richard Miller. This document releases and exonerates the Railway Company from any debts to the executors. [The outside of the document says 1857, but the actual date is Feb. 10, 1858].

Indenture of Release of All Existing Contracts and Agreements with Woodstock and Lake Erie Railway Co.

Indenture of release stating that all existing contracts and agreements made by the Woodstock and Lake Erie Railway Co. are cancelled. This release was between the executors of Samuel Zimmerman's will and the Woodstock and Lake Erie Railway Co. February 10, 1858.

Indenture of Release between Richard Miller and others

Indenture of release by executors between Richard Miller, John L. Ranney and Richard Woodruff, all of St. Catharines and Joseph A. Woodruff of Clifton, all executors of the will of Samuel Zimmerman of the first part and The Great Western Railway Company of the second part. Parties of the second part have exonerated parties of the first part to undertake and complete the Sarnia branch of the railway. Also, parties of the first part believe they are entitled to compensation as the death of Zimmerman was caused while travelling on one of the carriages belonging to said company. A sum of $150,000 was agreed upon to be paid to the executors by the Great Western Railway Company, September 7, 1858.

Indenture between Robert Hobson and Joseph A. Woodruff

Indenture (sheriff's deed) between Robert Hobson, Sherriff of the County of Wentworth to Joseph A. Woodruff of the Town of Clifton regarding Lot no. 10 in Block O in the Town of Clifton - instrument no. 8246, December 31, 1858.

Receipt for List of Items bought by William Woodruff

Receipt for a list of items bought by William Woodruff at the sheriff’s sale. The list includes a number of household items such as: tables, chairs and beds. The receipt is signed by J.J. Kirby, April 21, 1858.

Receipt for York Buggy Wagon Paid for by S.D. Woodruff

Receipt for a York Buggy Wagon, fancy style bought from J.S. and E.A. Abbot of Concord, New York and paid for by S.D. Woodruff, Oct. 22, 1858.

Almanac of S.D. Woodruff of St. Catharines

Almanac of S.D. Woodruff of St. Catharines (soft cover) containing records of items sold to various people, 1858-1866.

Letter to S.D. Woodruff from F. Shanly

Letter to S.D. Woodruff from F. Shanly stating that he has made arrangements to reduce the engineering staff, Jan. 20, 1858.

Letter to Archibald Hutchison from S.D. Woodruff

Letter to Archibald Hutchison from S.D. Woodruff regarding distances and lengths of the road, June 16, 1858.

Letter to S.D. Woodruff from Dexter Deverardo

Letter to S.D. Woodruff from Dexter Deverardo stating that a cheque is enclosed for the services of the engineers and a resolution is also provided to continue the services of the engineer, Jan. 20, 1858.

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.

Letter to S.D. Woodruff from Dexter Deverardo

Letter to S.D. Woodruff from Dexter Deverardo regarding the completion of the drain (2 pages, handwritten), May 19, 1858.

Letter to S.D. Woodruff from Dexter Deverardo

Letter to S.D. Woodruff from Dexter Deverardo to get matters settled as early as possible and while the house is still in session (2 pages, handwritten), May 24, 1858.

Letter to S.D. Woodruff from Dexter Deverardo

Letter to S.D. Woodruff from Dexter Deverardo stating that there appears to be a difference of opinion between Mr. Woodruff and Mr. Holmes (2 pages, handwritten), Aug. 5, 1858.