RSS 1.0Sub-Series A. Correspondence, 1854-1858, n.d.
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Letter to Archibald Hutchison from S.D. WoodruffLetter to Archibald Hutchison from S.D. Woodruff regarding distances and lengths of the road, June 16, 1858.
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Letter to S.D. Woodruff from F. ShanlyLetter to S.D. Woodruff from F. Shanly stating that he has made arrangements to reduce the engineering staff, Jan. 20, 1858.
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Letter to S.D. Woodruff from Philip LittlejohnLetter to S.D. Woodruff informing him of a meeting of the directors of the Port Dalhousie and Thorold Railway Company. The letter is signed by Philip Littlejohn, secretary, Aug. 3, 1857.
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Letter to James Ingersoll from S.D. WoodruffLetter to James Ingersoll from S.D. Woodruff asking for pay roll accounts for items such as nails and lumber for repairs to cattle guards and fencing. This letter is accompanied by an envelope and it is on “Engineer Department” letterhead, May 11, 1857.
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Letter to Kenneth Ross [from S.D. Woodruff]1856-12-22Letter to Kenneth Ross [from S.D. Woodruff] that the date suggested to put in the switch at Thorold is inconvenient and perhaps he could defer the action, Dec. 22, 1856.
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Letter to S.D. Woodruff from Kenneth RossLetter to S.D. Woodruff from Kenneth Ross suggesting a date that he would put in the switch at Thorold, Dec. 19, 1856.
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Letter to S.D. Woodruff from Mr. IngersollLetter to S.D. Woodruff from Mr. Ingersoll regarding Mr. Ross, track, superintendent of the Great Western Railway to let you know what day he can put the switch in at Thorold to make the connection with the Great Western Railway, Dec. 16, 1856.
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Letter to S.D. Woodruff from William Hamilton MerrittLetter to S.D. Woodruff from William Hamilton Merritt regarding the gravel cars 2 pages, handwritten), Dec. 15, 1856.
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Letter in reply to F. Lalor from S.D. WoodruffLetter in reply to F. Lalor from S.D. Woodruff regarding the changes to the pay roll (2 page, handwritten), Dec. 10, 1856.
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Letter to S.D. Woodruff from F. LalorLetter to S.D. Woodruff from F. Lalor regarding changes to the pay roll, Dec. 10, 1856.
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Letter to F. Lawler [Lalor] from George RykertLetter to F. Lawler [Lalor] from George Rykert in which he asks him to return the gravel car, Dec. 9, 1856.
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Letter to S.D. Woodruff from William Hamilton MerrittLetter to S.D. Woodruff from William Hamilton Merritt regarding George Roberts who he claims is a good draftsperson and it would be great to have him employed if possible, Dec. 5, 1856.
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Letter to Mr. Ingersoll, secretary of the Port Dalhousie and Thorold Railway from S.D. WoodruffLetter to Mr. Ingersoll, secretary of the Port Dalhousie and Thorold Railway from S.D. Woodruff regarding a letter from F. Lalor on the 25th of October which is about claims of expenses, Dec. 4, 1856.
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Letter to William Hamilton Merritt from George RobertsLetter to William Hamilton Merritt from George Roberts who is looking for employment as a clerk (3 pages, handwritten), Dec. 3, 1856.
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Letter to S.D. Woodruff from Mr. IngersollLetter to S.D. Woodruff informing him of a meeting of the directors of the Port Dalhousie and Thorold Railway Company. The letter is signed by Mr. Ingersoll, secretary, Dec. 1, 1856.
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Letter to Mr. F. Lake from S.D. WoodruffLetter to Mr. F. Lake from S.D. Woodruff stating that he would like to close up all expenses connected with the Port Dalhousie Thorold Railway this month, Oct. 25, 1856.
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Letter to S.D. Woodruff from William Hamilton MerrittLetter to S.D. Woodruff from William Hamilton Merritt in which he says that the line from Allenburgh down should be divided into sections and also, that he is in favour of crossing the Great Western Railway by bridge. This letter was folded into a piece of paper (used like an envelope). This is included (4 pages), Oct. 23, 1856.
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Receipt to James Donegan1856-09-01Receipt to James Donegan for work done on the Mrs. Alice Ash house. The receipt is from the Port Dalhousie Thorold Railway Company, Sept. 1, 1856.
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Letter to S.D. Woodruff from William Hamilton MerrittLetter to S.D. Woodruff from William Hamilton Merritt in which he says he feels disposed to using every effort to complete the road to the Great Western Railway as originally designed (4 pages), Aug. 29, 1855
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Letter to S.D. Woodruff from William Hamilton MerrittLetter to S.D. Woodruff from William Hamilton Merritt in which he says that Jack Killaly says that he spoke to Mr. Woodruff to continue drudging to accommodate both the canal and the railway. Mr. Merritt says he sees no obstacle in opening the line for local traffic (2 ½ pages), Aug. 2, 1855.
