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      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.

      This is a letter written to Owen R. Ketcheson describing a detail about the payment for the land deed.

      This letter is difficult to read, thus it has not been transcribed.

      While the letter itself is not dated, D.A. Smith dates it to April 3rd, 1823, in At the Forks of the Grand, Volume I. He quotes it on pages 28-29.

      This letter is a follow-up to an earlier 1835 correspondence between Keele and Capron concerning land grants. Keele reports on the progress he has made in confirming these grants, and the work remaining to be done.

      This letter, written January 3rd 1830, from Hiram Capron to his brother Horace exhorts him to come to Canada to work with him. They had apparently already spoken about the possibility of Horace’s emigration, and Hiram appears to be somewhat irritated that Horace has been slow to commit. He discusses …

      Please click on "reverse" to see the second page of the letter. Stationery letterhead: Office of Jay Joslin Wholesale and Retail Foreign & Domestic Dry Goods, 384 & 386 Lawrence Street, Denver, Col. Joslin Dry Goods, Callier & Cleaveland Iith, Denver, Col. Jennie's husband, Freeman Bell, worked as Head Bookkeeper …

      In this rough draft of a letter written to the mayor and corporation of Paris, Capron complains about the poor condition of the William Street bridge crossing Smiths Creek. Because the bridge was significantly decaying, Capron was concerned for the safety of his cattle and teams, which crossed the bridge …

      A copy of a letter on Township of Foley letterhead describing the wording of the cenotaph to the monument maker.

      Letter send to the CPR station in Schreiber, Ontario regarding the pleasing appearance of the the station grounds that were created and maintained by Louis Halonen. The letter reads: "Dear Sir, I have just passed your station but have not yet got over the thrill of seeing your garden-the best …

      Letter send to the CPR station in Schreiber, Ontario regarding the pleasing appearance of the the station grounds that were created and maintained by Louis Halonen. The letter reads: "To Windsor Station, Montreal Dear Sir, I want to express appreciation of the magnificent garden particularly the lawn-at Schreiber, Ontario. The …

      Letter send from the CPR station in Schreiber, Ontario regarding the pleasing appearance of the the station grounds that were created and maintained by Louis Halonen. The letter reads: "To Mr. Henry Francis Hine Dear Sir, It was very kind, indeed, of you to write me as you did on …

      Letters send to Louis Halonen in recognition of his work on the garden on the CPR station grounds in Schreiber, Ontario. The first letter reads: "Dear Louis, I am very proud of what you have accomplished and I am sure you feel the same way. Yours Truly, J. McGregor Superintendent …

      A letter to John Handel describing this duties in town and how much he would get paid a month.

      This is a portion of a personal letter sent to the Robertson family in Scotland regarding immigration to Canada. The original document was provided by Bill and Lorna Thomson during a Scan & Share Day event held at the Onondaga Hall on January 14, 2012.

      This is a letter from the Onondaga Community Club's lawyers confirming the completion of their transaction to purchase $300 dollars worth of land for the Onondaga Community Club. The original document was provided by Eleanor Smith during a Scan & Share Day event held at the Onondaga Hall on February …

      Eliza J. Padginton (1862-1961) served the Colborne community as postmistress for over 70 years, beginning her career in January 1883 as an assistant to the Postmaster of Her Majesty’s (Queen Victoria’s) Royal Mail. She sent newspapers to enlisted Cramahe men and women during the Boer War (1899-1902), World War I …

      Eliza J. Padginton (1862-1961) served the Colborne community as postmistress for over 70 years, beginning her career in January 1883 as an assistant to the Postmaster of Her Majesty’s (Queen Victoria’s) Royal Mail. She sent newspapers to enlisted Cramahe men and women during the Boer War (1899-1902), World War I …

      Eliza J. Padginton (1862-1961) served the Colborne community as postmistress for over 70 years, beginning her career in January 1883 as an assistant to the Postmaster of Her Majesty’s (Queen Victoria’s) Royal Mail. She sent newspapers to enlisted Cramahe men and women during the Boer War (1899-1902), World War I …

      Eliza J. Padginton (1862-1961) served the Colborne community as postmistress for over 70 years, beginning her career in January 1883 as an assistant to the Postmaster of Her Majesty’s (Queen Victoria’s) Royal Mail. She sent newspapers to enlisted Cramahe men and women during the Boer War (1899-1902), World War I …