Indenture between Samuel DeVeaux Woodruff and Her Majesty the Queen (copy)

Indenture between Samuel DeVeaux Woodruff and Her Majesty the Queen (copy) regarding Lots no. 20 and 21 in the 5th and 6th Concessions in the Town of Grantham (handwritten 3 pages), Aug. 16, 1880

Indenture between The St. Catharines and Niagara Central Railway Company and Samuel DeVeaux Woodruff

Indenture of deed of land situate between The St. Catharines and Niagara Central Railway Company and Samuel DeVeaux Woodruff of St. Catharines regarding parts of Lots no. 12 and 13 30 in the 8th Concession of the Township of Grantham. This was registered at Merritton on Feb. 2, 1891 – instrument no. 1021, Aug. 16, 1890.

Proceedings of the Court Martial Held by Order of Major Merritt

Proceedings of the court martial held by order of Major Merritt (1 double-sided page, handwritten): Captain Hamilton gave evidence against Caleb Cook (a private in Major Merritt’s Company of Light Dragoons) for disobedience and leaving quarters without leave of absence. Cook was fined and ordered to spend one month in prison. The document is stained and has holes in it along the middle fold. This does not affect the text, Aug. 7, 1812.

Statement of John O'Connor Damaged Wheat Crop

Statement (handwritten, 3 pages) in which John O’Connor states that his wheat crop of 1834 was damaged. A fence was also down which resulted in his wheat crop being destroyed by cattle and pigs. The defendants had to pay the plaintiff for damages. S. D. Woodruff was the arbitrator in this case, Aug. 1835.

Receipt to Samuel Woodruff from E. Williams

Receipt to Samuel Woodruff from E. Williams, Aug. 18, 1847.

Receipt to Samuel Woodruff

Receipt to Samuel Woodruff for a rope for a buggy. This receipt is stained. This does not affect the text, Aug. 12, 1848.

Certificate for Two Shares of Common Stock in English Inns Limited

Certificate for 2 shares of common stock in English Inns Limited to Hamilton K. Woodruff, Aug. 1, 1929.

Certificate for Eight Shares of Capital Stock in Insurance Investments Limited

Certificate for 8 shares of capital stock in Insurance Investments Limited to Hamilton K. Woodruff, Aug. 12, 1929.

Certificate for Five Shares of Preference Shares in English Inns Limited

Certificate for 5 shares of preference shares in English Inns Limited to Hamilton K. Woodruff, Aug. 29, 1929.

Certificate for Two Shares of Common Shares in English Inns Limited

Certificate for 2 shares of common shares in English Inns Limited to Hamilton K. Woodruff, Aug. 29, 1929.

Various Cards

1. Notice of a testimonial to Samuel Zimmerman to be held at Moffatt’s Hotel, Niagara Falls on Feb. 13th 1854. Members of the committee were Walter H. Dickson, Daniel McDougal, William Kingsmill and Joseph A. Woodruff, 1854. 2. Business card of Granger and Billings House, Sign and Ornamental Painters of Queen Street, Niagara Falls, 1855. 3. Membership card of Agricultural Society, Electoral Division No. 25 of the Town and Township of Niagara made out to W. S. Winterbottom, 1881. 4. Invitation to the Centennial Celebration of the settlement of the Niagara District by the United Empire Loyalists to be held on Aug. 14, 1884. The card is from Dan Servos, secretary of the committee, June 1884.

Constitution and By-Laws of the Citizens' Hose Company

Constitution and By-laws of the Citizens’ Hose Company is a 12 page 14 cm. x 9 ½ cm. booklet. The booklet is slightly discoloured and has had some water damage. This does not affect the text, Aug. 1, 1871.

Letter to S.D. Woodruff

Letter to S.D. Woodruff from Hamilton, Ont. [signature illegible] stating that $300 will be transferred to Mr. Woodruff by Friday, Aug. 23, 1870.

Postcard Addressed to Mr. Henry Woodruff

Postcard addressed to Mr. Henry Woodruff of St. Davids regarding 33 bags placed to Mr. Woodruff’s credit. The postcard is signed by John May, Aug. 6, 1883.

Letter from Thomas Bell to S.D. Woodruff

Letter in which Thomas Bell informs S.D. Woodruff that he has the patent for Lot 30, Concession 2 in Enniskillen and he will hand it over himself, Aug. 10, 1850.