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Woodruff Series II – Woodruff Family Correspondence, 1824-1963 (non-inclusive), n.d.: Recent submissions
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Letter regarding a special service held by DeVeaux School to re-inter the body of Mrs. Maria WoodruffLetter (2 page typed form letter with a handwritten note from Don Loker) regarding a special service held by DeVeaux School to re-inter the body of Mrs. Maria Woodruff, the first wife of Judge Samuel DeVeaux. Her body was originally buried at DeVeaux School in Niagara Falls, New York. The location of the ceremony was the cemetery in St. Davids, Ontario. Maria died on April 23, 1815 at the age of 19. This notice was sent by Rev. Alec Pudwell, chaplain of DeVeaux School, Niagara Falls, New York, May 6, 1963.
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Letter to Mrs. Percy Band from Donald E. LokerLetter (2 typed pages) to Mrs. Percy Band from Donald E. Loker, former American History master of the DeVeaux School, Niagara Falls, New York. Mr. Loker is enquiring about Maria and Sarah Woodruff. Samuel DeVeaux was married twice. He married Maria Woodruff, and after her death in 1815, he married her widowed sister, Sarah Woodruff, 1962.
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Letter addressed to Press and Radio Friends which is attached to an informal history of the Whirlpool Rapids Bridge. The letter was sent from A.E. Parsons, manager of the Whirlpool Rapids Bridge1900Letter (10 typed pages) addressed to Press and Radio Friends which is attached to an informal history of the Whirlpool Rapids Bridge. The letter was sent from A.E. Parsons, manager of the Whirlpool Rapids Bridge, n.d.
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Letter to Louis J. Cahill from the Managing Editor [no indication of who he works for – same signature as is on the Knox, Harvie and Foss letter1948-07-20Letter (1 typed page) to Louis J. Cahill from the Managing Editor [no indication of who he works for – same signature as is on the Knox, Harvie and Foss letter] saying that he has found various references to Samuel Zimmerman being active in the erection of the first suspension bridge and its Roebling successor, July 20, 1948.
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Letter to Mr. C. Howard from Louis J. Cahill1948-07-16Letter (1 typed page) to Mr. C. Howard from Louis J. Cahill of the Niagara Editorial Bureau requesting copies of the whirlpool rapids bridge story, July 16, 1948.
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Letter to Mr. C. Howard from Louis J. CahillLetter (1 typed page) to Mr. C. Howard from Louis J. Cahill of the Niagara Editorial Bureau stating that they are sending information in regard to the Zimmerman Bank and Whirlpool Rapids Bridge in relation to the forthcoming Centennial celebrations of the bridge, July 9, 1948.
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Letter to Louis J. Cahill from the managing editor at Knox, Harvie and Foss1948-07-07Letter (1 typed page) to Louis J. Cahill from the managing editor at Knox, Harvie and Foss [this is the letterhead] asking about the Roebling Bridge, July 7, 1948.
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Letter to Mr. C. Howard from Mrs. TolanLetter (3 typed pages) to Mr. C. Howard of the Dominion Bank of Toronto from Mrs. Tolan of the Lundy’s Lane Historical Society. She encloses 2 articles entitled “Origins of Niagara Falls, Ontario” and “Captain Creighton and Clifton” Samuel Zimmerman is named in the first article. Mrs. Tolan requests that Mr. Band is also allowed to read the articles, April 25, 1948.
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Editorial which was printed in the Niagara Falls (Ontario) Evening Review on May 20, 1937, entitled “Captain Creighton Probably called it Clifton First”.1948-04-24Editorial (1 typed page) which was printed in the Niagara Falls (Ontario) Evening Review on May 20, 1937, entitled “Captain Creighton Probably called it Clifton First”. This is printed on Lundy’s Lane Historical Society Letterhead by Mrs. Stanley Tolan. The article mentions “Samuel DeVeaux who created a “Niagara Falls Tourist Guide” which was published in 1839, April 24, 1948.
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Letter to Mr. C. Howard from Mrs. TolanLetter (2 typed pages) to Mr. C. Howard of the Dominion Bank of Toronto from Mrs. Tolan of the Lundy’s Lane Historical Society explaining the origin of the name “Suspension Bridge”, Feb. 23, 1948.
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Letter to Isabel from someone whose last name is Price [the first name is illegible]1901-07-15Letter to Isabel from someone whose last name is Price [the first name is illegible] in which the writer says that the row with Phil regarding the bonds is settled (1 ½ pages). This person does not anticipate any more trouble with Phil. They are sending the personal effects to Isabel as well as a cheque for $3000 as her share of the estate, and more next month, July 15, 1901.
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Letter to Isabel from Phil [Phil Ingram Price]Letter to Isabel from Phil [Phil Ingram Price] in which he expresses a desire to divide the estate with as little delay as possible. He has divided the books into 4 lots, but he asks if Isabel has some of the books as they are missing, March 28, 1900.
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Letter (marked confidential) to Isabel from J.D. TaitLetter (marked confidential) to Isabel from J.D. Tait in which he talks of vindictive slander which he feels is false. He refers to a statue which he believes absolutely belongs to him. He says that he will see Isabel on Sunday to discuss the valuables, June 6, 1899.
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Letter to Isabel [Woodruff] from J.D. TaitLetter to Isabel [Woodruff] from J.D. Tait which lists a number of items that “mama” asked for. He says that he will come over at lunch and give her a receipt for the things that “she is desirous of having”. The letter is written in pencil and is quite faded on the back, Dec. 6, 1896.
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Letter to Isabel from J. D. TaitLetter to Isabel from J. D. Tait in which he says he feels better after “looking out all the books, folios and engravings etc. that mama wants, Nov. 12, 1896.
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Letter - William Young to James WoodruffLetter to James D. Woodruff at the Welland Canal, St. Catharines. The letter is postmarked Philadelphia [date illegible] and Queenston, Feb. 7, 1847. In this letter William Young of Philadelphia describes some of the prices and features of his wares including compasses and levels, Feb. 3, 1847.
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Handwritten sheet of paper detailing the cost of transporting boxes containing the Gravatt’s level1847-01-11Handwritten sheet of paper detailing the cost of transporting boxes containing the Gravatt’s level from London to St. Catharines. This sheet is signed by S.D. Woodruff, Jan. 11, 1847.
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Handwritten sheet of paper detailing the cost of transporting boxes containing the Gravatt’s level1847-04Handwritten sheet of paper detailing the cost of transporting boxes containing the Gravatt’s level from London to St. Catharines, April 1847.
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Certificate of exportation to S.D. Woodruff from Harnden Co. Stone1846Certificate of exportation to S.D. Woodruff from Harnden Co. Stone for items sent to Lewiston from Buffalo. This is a handwritten 1 page document, Jan. 1, 1846[7].
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Receipt to S.D. Woodruff from Harnden Co. Stone for charges on the level1846Receipt to S.D. Woodruff from Harnden Co. Stone for charges on the level, 1846.
