Indenture between the Honourable William Dickson of Galt and John Clark of Dumphries

Indenture between the Honourable William Dickson of Galt and John Clark of Dumphries for 100 acres in the Township of Dumphries in the County of Halton, June 17, 1830.

Bond between John Hammell of the Township of Dumphries, Halton County to William Dickson of Niagara

Bond (1 page, printed) between John Hammell of the Township of Dumphries, Halton County to William Dickson of Niagara for 117 pounds, 10 shillings and 10 pence, Sept. 21, 1824.

Receipt from John Turrill manufacturer of Desks, London, England for a writing desk

Receipt from John Turrill manufacturer of Desks, London, England for a writing desk, June, 29, 1817.

Letter to Mr. Robert Nelles from John McClelland of Guelph

Letter to Mr. Robert Nelles from John McClelland of Guelph regarding Lot no.2 in the 8th concession of Garafraxa [rural township in Dufferin County, Ontario]. Mr. McClelland would like to buy the property, Dec. 28, 1848.

Letter to Robert Nelles from John McLelland

Letter to Robert Nelles from John McLelland saying that he is sending 3 pounds and to please let him know when the next payment is due, May 29, 1850.

Receipt to John Thompson from Lieutenant Nelles

Receipt to John Thompson from Lieutenant Nelles for a gold ring and white ribbon, June 5, 1788.

Appointment of John Turney to be an ensign in the 4th Regiment of Lincoln Militia in the Niagara District

Appointment of John Turney to be an ensign in the 4th Regiment of Lincoln Militia in the Niagara District of which, Robert Nelles is the Lieutenant Colonel. This was signed by Francis Gore, Lieutenant Governor, Oct. 31, 1815.

Agreement with sworn affidavits that John Adolphus Nelles would perform the office of poll clerk at an election for the first riding of the County of Lincoln

Agreement (1 page, handwritten note) with sworn affidavits that John Adolphus Nelles would perform the office of poll clerk at an election for the first riding of the County of Lincoln and Erastus Derby and Smith Jackson would perform the office of Constables at an election for the first riding of the County of Lincoln, June 27, 1836.

Marriage Bond between John Smith of Glanford in the Gore district and Jane Atkins of Ancaster

Marriage Bond between John Smith of Glanford in the Gore district and Jane Atkins of Ancaster signed by Edmund Smith of Ancaster and Jeremiah Smith of Glanford, Jan. 17, 1837.

Letter to J.P. Bradley from John Jenkins

Letter to J.P. Bradley from John Jenkins regarding a lawsuit against Mr. Jenkins by Mr. Mahony [Mahoney]. Mr. Jenkins feels that the charge is unfounded and he has collected other signatures to substantiate his claim (3 pages, handwritten), Feb. 14, 1842.

Letter to J.P. Bradley from John Mackay

Letter to J.P. Bradley from John Mackay asking if Mr. Bradley could let W. Dunbar Ross know that his client can have her box, Nov. 18, 1845.

Letter to J.P. Bradley from his brother Dr. John Bradley

Letter to J.P. Bradley from his brother Dr. John Bradley regarding settling in Pottsville, Pennsylvania to serve the coal miners, Oct. 28 (3 pages, handwritten). This letter is torn and has a hole in it which affects text slightly, 1847.

Appointment of John B. Parkynn [Parkin] (J.P. Bradley’s brother) to be an Ensign of the 1st Company of the Royal Quebec Volunteers

Appointment of John B. Parkynn [Parkin] (J.P. Bradley’s brother) to be an Ensign of the 1st Company of the Royal Quebec Volunteers. This is signed by the Governor General, the Earl of Gosford and Governor General, Secretary J. Walcott, Nov. 27, 1837.

Certificate with a coloured picture of the Colonial and Indian Exhibition in London, 1886

Certificate, 51 cm. x 75 cm. with a coloured picture of the Colonial and Indian Exhibition in London, 1886. This was presented with a commemorative medal to Henry Pafford who was the Mayor of Niagara-on-the-Lake 1863-74, 1876-1880 and 1888-1896. He also ran a drug store and a fruit farm. The award is signed by the Executive President and Secretary to the Royal Commission. [There is no indication what the award is for and the medal is not included in this collection], n.d.

Certificate with a coloured picture of the Colonial and Indian Exhibition in London, 1886

Certificate, 51 cm. x 75 cm. with a coloured picture of the Colonial and Indian Exhibition in London, 1886. This was presented with a commemorative medal to W. Woodruff. The award is signed by the Executive President and Secretary to the Royal Commission. [There is no indication what the award is for and the medal is not included in this collection], n.d.