RSS 1.0Sub-Series A. Correspondence, 1855-1857
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This document is very badly burned, it includes: a schedule of construction, May 28, 1855 and value of work used for constructing the bridge crossing at Chippawa Creek, Oct. 1857This document is very badly burned, it includes: a schedule of construction, May 28, 1855 and value of work used for constructing the bridge crossing at Chippawa Creek, Oct. 1857. It is signed by S.D. Woodruff (3 pages, handwritten). Almost all text is illegible, 1857
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Calculations regarding the bridge crossing Chippawa1900Calculations regarding the bridge crossing Chippawa (1 page, penciled calculations), n.d.
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Letter to S.D. Woodruff stating the total quantity of timber plank in the Port Robinson Bridge at ChippawaLetter to S.D. Woodruff stating the total quantity of timber plank in the Port Robinson Bridge at Chippawa. This is signed by Fred Holmes, Oct. 6, 1857.
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Letter to S.D. Woodruff from Fred Holmes stating that there are 4 bents in the Port Robinson Bridge over the ChippawaLetter to S.D. Woodruff from Fred Holmes stating that there are 4 bents in the Port Robinson Bridge over the Chippawa. This is more than are shown in the plan, Oct. 5, 1857.
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Unsigned letter to John Williams stating that before the return of the final estimate, the arch of the bridge must be completed1857-09-19Unsigned letter to John Williams stating that before the return of the final estimate, the arch of the bridge must be completed, Sept. 19, 1857
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Letter from S.D. Woodruff to the president and directors of the Port Robinson and Thorold Macadamized Road Committee regarding extra work done1857-08-06Letter from S.D. Woodruff to the president and directors of the Port Robinson and Thorold Macadamized Road Committee regarding extra work done (3 pages, handwritten), Aug. 6, 1857.
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Letter to S.D. Woodruff regarding resolution #5 of the Board of Directors. Mr. Woodruff is requested to take steps to ensure the early completion of the Port Dalhousie and Thorold macadamized road1857-07-11Letter to S.D. Woodruff regarding resolution #5 of the Board of Directors. Mr. Woodruff is requested to take steps to ensure the early completion of the Port Dalhousie and Thorold macadamized road. This is signed by James McCoppen, president. The letter is stained and worn torn in spots. This does not affect the text, July 11, 1857.
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Letter to S.D. Woodruff regarding a resolution passed that the engineer be requested to examine the fence built by the contractors alongside of the Henry Vandenburgh FarmLetter to S.D. Woodruff regarding a resolution passed that the engineer be requested to examine the fence built by the contractors alongside of the Henry Vandenburgh Farm and report to the secretary as to whether this is a lawful fence, completed according to Williams’ contract. This is signed by Duncan McFarland, president. There is a reply written by S.D. Woodruff at the bottom of the letter stating that the fence is not built in accordance with the contract, Dec. 18, 1856.
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Diagram of Lot 142 and Lot 186 showing the line of the road in red1856-12-10Diagram of Lot 142 and Lot 186 showing the line of the road in red, Dec.10, 1856.
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Letter to S.D. Woodruff regarding a resolution passed on May 17, 1856 by the Board of Directors of the Port Robinson and Thorold Macadamized Road Committee1856-05-27Letter to S.D. Woodruff regarding a resolution passed on May 17, 1856 by the Board of Directors of the Port Robinson and Thorold Macadamized Road Committee This is signed by Duncan McFarland, president, May 27, 1856.
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Sketch of the height of the piles driven for the bridge across Chippewa Creek at Port Robinson1856-01-03Sketch of the height of the piles driven for the bridge across Chippewa Creek at Port Robinson, Jan. 3, 1856.
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Chart of the bill of timber for the railway bridge near Hurst’s, signed by S.D. WoodruffChart of the bill of timber for the railway bridge near Hurst’s, signed by S.D. Woodruff, Oct. 15, 1855.
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Sketch of the bridge over Hurst’s Point and calculations about the bridge over the pond at Allenburghn.d.Sketch of the bridge over Hurst’s Point and calculations about the bridge over the pond at Allenburgh, n.d.
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Letter containing specifications for the construction of the Port Robinson and Thorold macadamized road sent to Matthews from S.D. WoodruffLetter containing specifications for the construction of the Port Robinson and Thorold macadamized road sent to Matthews from S.D. Woodruff (3 pages, handwritten), Aug. 25, 1855.
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Agreement to undertake construction and complete the road in accordance with the engineer or the Port Robinson and Thorold macadamized road1855-08-11Agreement to undertake construction and complete the road in accordance with the engineer or the Port Robinson and Thorold macadamized road. This is signed by John Williams, Aug. 11, 1855.
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Letter of request to Charles Stuart from S.D. Woodruff for payment for expenses for surveying the macadamized road from Port Robinson to Hurst’s Bridge1855-07-04Letter of request to Charles Stuart from S.D. Woodruff for payment for expenses for surveying the macadamized road from Port Robinson to Hurst’s Bridge, July 4, 1855.
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Notes on the proposed roadwayn.d.Notes on the proposed roadway (1 page, handwritten), n.d.
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Unsigned letter to Charles Stuart, clerk of the municipality of the township of Thorold regarding the proposed line of macadamized road from Hurst’s Bridge to Port Robinson1855-05-09Unsigned letter to Charles Stuart, clerk of the municipality of the township of Thorold regarding the proposed line of macadamized road from Hurst’s Bridge to Port Robinson (1 ¼ pages, handwritten), May 9, 1855.
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Letter to S.D. Woodruff informing him that a motion was passed by councilLetter to S.D. Woodruff informing him that a motion was passed by council. This was signed by Charles Stuart, March 19, 1855.
