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  • Some Personal Experiences of Masters of the Lake Fleet of the Cleveland-Cliffs Iron Company Storm of November 7, 8, 9 and 10, 1913
    Some Personal Experiences of Masters of the Lake Fleet of the Cleveland-Cliffs Iron Company Storm of November 7, 8, 9 and 10, 1913
    WebsiteText       A collection of letters from freighter captains who survived the Great Storm of 1913 on the Great Lakes.
    WebsiteText     A collection of letters from freighter captains who survived the Great Storm of 1913 on the Great Lakes.
    Maritime History of the Great Lakes
  • Letter From Hiram Capron to his Son-in-Law, J.A. Brown, Concerning Debt
    Letter From Hiram Capron to his Son-in-Law, J.A. Brown, Concerning Debt
    TextImage       This stern 1871 letter from Hiram Capron demands from his son-in-law J.A. Brown the $200 he is owed, and proposes several ways that money can be repaid while telling him he “must study economy.” He also provides advice to Mr. Brown on raising his children so they can “make men …
    TextImage     This stern 1871 letter from Hiram Capron demands from his son-in-law J.A. Brown the $200 he is owed, and proposes several ways that money can be repaid while telling him …
  • Letter From Hiram Capron concerning Land Sales
    Letter From Hiram Capron concerning Land Sales
    TextImage       In this 1864 letter, Hiram Capron discusses the possibility of selling some or all of his Toronto property. Beset by heavy debts and taxes, and unable to sell his Paris properties at reasonable prices, he felt that his Toronto properties would be able to cover some of these debts. He …
    TextImage     In this 1864 letter, Hiram Capron discusses the possibility of selling some or all of his Toronto property. Beset by heavy debts and taxes, and unable to sell his Paris …
  • Letter from W.G. Keele to Hiram Capron
    Letter from W.G. Keele to Hiram Capron
    TextImage       In this letter, Keele reports on the status of several of Capron’s confirmed land claims and requests documentation about others in order to finish settling accounts. Their conversation on land sales continue in a letter from Keele in 1836
    TextImage     In this letter, Keele reports on the status of several of Capron’s confirmed land claims and requests documentation about others in order to finish settling accounts. Their conversation on land …
  • Letter Inviting James Bruce, 8th Earl of Elgin to Visit Paris
    Letter Inviting James Bruce, 8th Earl of Elgin to Visit Paris
    TextImage       While the letter is not directly dated, Elgin was Governor General of Canada from 1847 to 1854. Because the letter references that title, it appears that it was written sometime during this period. Because these three men representing Paris were first elected councilors in 1850, it was likely written after …
    TextImage     While the letter is not directly dated, Elgin was Governor General of Canada from 1847 to 1854. Because the letter references that title, it appears that it was written sometime …
  • Draft Telegraph Announcing Mary De Long Capron’s Death
    Draft Telegraph Announcing Mary De Long Capron’s Death
    TextImage       This draft telegram from Hiram Capron to a friend announces the death of his wife the month before, and the circumstances of her death. This telegram is referenced on page 35 of At the Forks of the Grand, Volume I.
    TextImage     This draft telegram from Hiram Capron to a friend announces the death of his wife the month before, and the circumstances of her death. This telegram is referenced on page …
  • Letter From Hiram Capron Protesting the Lack of a Wagon Road
    Letter From Hiram Capron Protesting the Lack of a Wagon Road
    TextImage       In this 1870 letter from Hiram Capron to the mayor and Corporation of Paris, he states that he has given to the tax assessor an account of his lands, but that he will neither pay taxes nor allow any of his tenants to pay taxes on these lands until a …
    TextImage     In this 1870 letter from Hiram Capron to the mayor and Corporation of Paris, he states that he has given to the tax assessor an account of his lands, but …
  • Abner Ingleheart Hopkins Letter, Thessalon, 1895
    Abner Ingleheart Hopkins Letter, Thessalon, 1895
    Text       This is a one page letter written to family members back home by Abner Ingleheart Hopkins as of October 9, 1895. It details his adventures after leaving home to seek work and a future as a farmer. It is a humorous account of his trials and travels.
    Text     This is a one page letter written to family members back home by Abner Ingleheart Hopkins as of October 9, 1895. It details his adventures after leaving home to seek …
    Huron Shores Museum
  • Letter from Hiram Capron to the Rural New Yorker about Rattlesnakes
    Letter from Hiram Capron to the Rural New Yorker about Rattlesnakes
    TextImage       This is the original handwritten version of a letter by Hiram Capron which was published in an 1872 issue of the Rural New Yorker magazine. Capron is responding to an earlier letter in which a correspondent claimed that rattlesnakes carry venom sacs underneath their tongues. He explains how he had …
    TextImage     This is the original handwritten version of a letter by Hiram Capron which was published in an 1872 issue of the Rural New Yorker magazine. Capron is responding to an …
  • Dear Viola...
    Dear Viola...
    Text       A letter written to Hugh's Aunt Viola in regards to a possible military opportunity for Hugh.
    Text     A letter written to Hugh's Aunt Viola in regards to a possible military opportunity for Hugh.
    Joshua Creek Heritage Art Centre
  • Promissory note signed by Ford S. Kumpf, George D. Forbes, May 7, 1928
    Promissory note signed by Ford S. Kumpf, George D. Forbes, May 7, 1928
    Text       A promissory note, referred to as a note payable in accounting, or commonly as just a "note", is a contract where one party (the maker or issuer) makes an unconditional promise in writing to pay a sum of money to the other (the payee), either at a fixed or determinable …
    Text     A promissory note, referred to as a note payable in accounting, or commonly as just a "note", is a contract where one party (the maker or issuer) makes an unconditional …
    Waterloo Public Library
  • Receipt for purchase of stock by Ford S. Kumpf, June 12, 1928
    Receipt for purchase of stock by Ford S. Kumpf, June 12, 1928
    Text       Receipt for purchase of one share of common stock in the Elbert H. Fowler Company, Limited by Ford S. Kumpf.
    Text     Receipt for purchase of one share of common stock in the Elbert H. Fowler Company, Limited by Ford S. Kumpf.
    Waterloo Public Library
  • Promissory note signed by George D. Forbes, Ford S. Kumpf, June 28, 1928
    Promissory note signed by George D. Forbes, Ford S. Kumpf, June 28, 1928
    Text       A promissory note, referred to as a note payable in accounting, or commonly as just a "note", is a contract where one party (the maker or issuer) makes an unconditional promise in writing to pay a sum of money to the other (the payee), either at a fixed or determinable …
    Text     A promissory note, referred to as a note payable in accounting, or commonly as just a "note", is a contract where one party (the maker or issuer) makes an unconditional …
    Waterloo Public Library
  • Promissory note signed by Ford S. Kumpf and George D. Forbes, July 25, 1928
    Promissory note signed by Ford S. Kumpf and George D. Forbes, July 25, 1928
    Text       A promissory note, referred to as a note payable in accounting, or commonly as just a "note", is a contract where one party (the maker or issuer) makes an unconditional promise in writing to pay a sum of money to the other (the payee), either at a fixed or determinable …
    Text     A promissory note, referred to as a note payable in accounting, or commonly as just a "note", is a contract where one party (the maker or issuer) makes an unconditional …
    Waterloo Public Library
  • Promissory note signed by Ford S. Kumpf and George D. Forbes, August 21, 1928
    Promissory note signed by Ford S. Kumpf and George D. Forbes, August 21, 1928
    Text       A promissory note, referred to as a note payable in accounting, or commonly as just a "note", is a contract where one party (the maker or issuer) makes an unconditional promise in writing to pay a sum of money to the other (the payee), either at a fixed or determinable …
    Text     A promissory note, referred to as a note payable in accounting, or commonly as just a "note", is a contract where one party (the maker or issuer) makes an unconditional …
    Waterloo Public Library
  • Capmac Gold Mining Syndicate Limited Bulletin, July 1938
    Capmac Gold Mining Syndicate Limited Bulletin, July 1938
    Text       An informational bulletin from the Capmac Gold Mining Syndicate Limited. Handwritten on the reverse is a receipt dated August 11, 1939 to Ford S. Kumpf for his purchase of shares of stock in the company and signed by F.A. Walpole.
    Text     An informational bulletin from the Capmac Gold Mining Syndicate Limited. Handwritten on the reverse is a receipt dated August 11, 1939 to Ford S. Kumpf for his purchase of shares …
    Waterloo Public Library
  • Transcript of Army Book 152 WW1
Correspondence Book (Field Service)
    Transcript of Army Book 152 WW1 Correspondence Book (Field Service)
    ImageText       This is a partial transcript of one of 3 correspondence books kept by Kenneth D. Marlatt during his service with the 4th Canadian Mounted Rifles in France, in 1916. Kenneth Marlatt rose from Lieutenant to Major during his service. The 4th Canadian Mounted Rifles was a cavalry unit which participated …
    ImageText     This is a partial transcript of one of 3 correspondence books kept by Kenneth D. Marlatt during his service with the 4th Canadian Mounted Rifles in France, in 1916. Kenneth …
    Trafalgar Township Historical Society
  • Power of Attorney for George H. Aletter appointed to Ford S. Kumpf, June 7, 1932
    Power of Attorney for George H. Aletter appointed to Ford S. Kumpf, June 7, 1932
    Text       Document appointing Ford S. Kumpf Power of Attorney for George H. Aletter. Dated Jun 7, 1932.
    Text     Document appointing Ford S. Kumpf Power of Attorney for George H. Aletter. Dated Jun 7, 1932.
    Waterloo Public Library
  • To Ford S. Kumpf from Peter H. Roos forwarding installment payment, February 26, 1913
    To Ford S. Kumpf from Peter H. Roos forwarding installment payment, February 26, 1913
    Text       Receipt (?) addressed to Ford S. Kumpf from Peter H. Roos, stating that a second installment of $3560 cash had been received from Mr. Bell of Ruskin Place, Kumpf's share is $296.66 (1/12).
    Text     Receipt (?) addressed to Ford S. Kumpf from Peter H. Roos, stating that a second installment of $3560 cash had been received from Mr. Bell of Ruskin Place, Kumpf's share …
    Waterloo Public Library
  • Receipts for payments by Ford S. Kumpf to Joseph E. Seagram & Sons, Limited, 1925
    Receipts for payments by Ford S. Kumpf to Joseph E. Seagram & Sons, Limited, 1925
    Text       Two receipts printed with Joseph E. Seagram & Sons, Limited, belonging to Ford S. Kumpf. One for $7000 received and signed by E.F. Seagram and John Ferguson. The second for $702.42 stating it is the interest payment on laon to January 31, 1926, and signed by John Ferguson. Both bearing …
    Text     Two receipts printed with Joseph E. Seagram & Sons, Limited, belonging to Ford S. Kumpf. One for $7000 received and signed by E.F. Seagram and John Ferguson. The second for …
    Waterloo Public Library
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