Letter - Michael D. Harris to Donald Ziraldo, 2000

A letter from Premier Mike Harris to Donald Ziraldo 15 June, 2000. The correspondence discusses the possibility of agricultural preserve in Niagara.

Letter - Premier Dalton McGuinty to Donald Ziraldo, 2004

A letter from Premier Dalton McGuinty responding to a letter from Donald Ziraldo, concerning the agricultural preserve in Niagara. The letter is dated May 14, 2004.

Letter - Donald Ziraldo to Bob Welch, 1974

A letter from Donald Ziraldo to Bob Welch (M.P.P. for Lincoln) discussing the permit attained from the LCBO to produce wine. The letter is dated 9 September 1974.

Letter - Prime Minister Pierre Elliott Trudeau to Donald Ziraldo

A letter from Prime Minister Pierre Elliott Trudeau to Donald Ziraldo, dated 19 December, 1983. Trudeau had visited the Inniskillin winery the same year and remarks on the conversation they shared. Also a thank you note for a bottle of wine from Ziraldo for the holidays.

Letter - Julia Child to Donald Ziraldo, 1991

A letter from Julia Child to Donald Ziraldo dated 11 April 1991. Child thanks Ziraldo for making her trip to Toronto "pleasant".

Letter - Johnny Lombardi to Donald Ziraldo, 2000

A letter from President and CEO of CHIN radio and television, Johnny Lombardi. Mr. Lombardi thanks Mr. Ziraldo for his "good wishes" as he celebrated his 84th birthday. Lombardi also mentions the CHIN Winter Picnic to happen soon in Acapulco. There is a handwritten note at the bottom that appears to be written in Italian.

Letter - Premier Ernie Eves to Donald Ziraldo

A letter from Premier Ernie Eves to Donald Ziraldo, 13 September 2002. Premier Eves congratulates Mr. Ziraldo for recently receiving the Lifetime Achievement Award for Food and Beverage Excellence at the Sixth Annual New World of Food and Wine Festival.

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.

Laura Dexter letter, commenting on the McLeod murder trial, October 5, 1841

Alexander McLeod was Deputy Sheriff of the Niagara District during the Rebellion of 1837-38 in Upper Canada. On December 24, 1837, he became aware of a scheme by the rebels to use the American steamboat Caroline to provide supplies to William Lyon Mackenzie and his followers on Navy Island in the Niagara River. McLeod notified the authorities in Upper Canada about the situation. A few days later, on December 29, Commodore Andrew Drew led a band of men, including McLeod, to the American side, where the Caroline was moored at Schlosser’s Wharf. A scuffle ensued, in which American Amos Durfee was killed. The Caroline was then released from its moorings, set on fire, and drifted downstream before sinking. Many Americans viewed the incident as a violation of their sovereignty. Tensions between the United States and England were already strained over a boundary dispute between Maine and New Brunswick, and the situation with the Caroline further escalated the tension. McLeod was subsequently arrested in November, 1840 in Lewiston, NY and indicted for arson and murder. The British foreign secretary, Lord Palmerston, insisted that McLeod be released and could not be held personally responsible for the incident, as he was acting on orders from authorities in Canada. Eventually, McLeod was acquitted.

James Monroe letter of marque, ca. 1812

James Monroe (1758-1831) was appointed Secretary of State by President James Madison in 1811. He remained in this position until March, 1817, with the exception of the period from October 1, 1814, to February 28, 1815, when he was ad interim Secretary of State. Monroe encouraged President James Madison and Congress to declare war on Great Britain, feeling it would be the most effective way to change offensive British policies. The United States declared war on June 17, 1812, after which he served as Secretary of War. Monroe later became President of the United States from 1817 until 1824.

Letter - Lyle Vanclief, M.P. to Donald Ziraldo, 1996

A letter from Lyle Vanclief, M.P. Prince Edward- Hastings, to Donald Ziraldo in regards to Bill C222. The Bill would require warning labels on alcoholic beverages in order to encourage moderation. The letter indicates that Mr. Ziraldo has sent a letter to said Vanclief with concern about the Bill. Vanclief responds in this letter by indicating his disapproval for Bill C222.

Letter - R.Michael Mondavi to Donald Ziraldo, 1997

A letter from R. Michael Mondavi of Robert Mondavi Winery congratulating Donald Ziraldo on the release of his book Anatomy of a Winery and thanking him for the copy he was sent. He comments on the beautiful images and compares the beauty of the photographs with the landscape of Napa Valley. 2 May, 1997

Letter - Bob Rae to Donald Ziraldo, 1995

A letter from Bob Rae, leader of the NDP, to Donald Ziraldo, discussing the book Anatomy of a Winery. Rae thanks Ziraldo and goes on to mention the significant role Inniskillin Winery has played in making the Ontario Wine industry so successful. Rae also mentions the partnership of the NDP with the industry in order to do "restructuring" and "become internationally competitive." 21 September, 1995

Letter - Dan Patterson to Donald Ziraldo

A letter from Niagara College President, Dan Patterson, sharing a Board of Governors decision to name the Niagara on the Lake campus vineyard "Donald Ziraldo Vineyard". The letter is dated March 7, 2006.

Letter - Donald Ziraldo to Moses Znaimer, with reply from Znaimer

A letter from Donald Ziraldo to Moses Znaimer regarding a holiday bottle of Icewine sent for the holidays. The bottle is mentioned in the letter because it is said to have been made during the last year's Annual Celebrity Icewine event. The names mentioned from the event are Steven Page of the music group Barenaked Ladies and Jim Cuddy of the group Blue Rodeo. The letter also includes a handwritten response from Znaimer thanking Ziraldo for the wine and mentions the Idea City Conference where Ziraldo will be speaking.