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A letter written by John Adams Smith, grandson of President John Adams, with commentary on the War of 1812. The letter is addressed to his uncle, Justus B. Smith, Hamilton, Madison County, and is dated January 14, 1813.A letter written by John Adams Smith, grandson of President John Adams, ...
A letter written by John Bentley, an American soldier during the War of 1812, to his wife Betsey. The letter makes reference to an impending attack on Canada, with speculation the attack may occur at Kingston, Montreal or Prescott.A letter written by John Bentley, an American soldier during the War ...
A black and white photo of Eve Sherk Neff, dressed as a Mennonite, standing with her right hand on a well pump and a screen door behind her. The photo is on a buff matte and is surrounded by a black matte. On the back is written "Aunt Margaret from ...A black and white photo of Eve Sherk Neff, dressed as a ...
A six page photocopy of a transcript of a Deed granting 25 acres of land in the Township of Humberstone, County of Lincoln, District of Niagara, to Christian Kniseley from King George III, on September 29, 1818. The lot is described as "part of the near of Northern half of ...A six page photocopy of a transcript of a Deed granting 25 ...
A hand-made powder horn, dated approximately 1800, that is believed to have existed since 1790. Both the flask and the stopper are made wood. For more information, read “‘Scruples of Conscience’: The War of 1812 in the Sugarloaf Settlement” by Donald G. Anger, the Port Colborne Historical and Marine Museum. ...A hand-made powder horn, dated approximately 1800, that is believed to have ...
A small copper flask that was presumably used for gun powder. There is a brass rim at the opening and a metal lever to open it. The design on the face is the same on both sides: Trees, a hunter and a dog. For more information, read “‘Scruples of Conscience’: ...A small copper flask that was presumably used for gun powder. There ...
A militia paylist believed to be dated 1812. The militia name is unknown but the list is signed by a William Lyons. The names included on the pay list are: Book, Joseph Camp, John M. Clark, James Dean, Andrew Gee, David Johnson, Jeremiah Kennedy, Charles Kennedy, Morris Lane, Gilbert Lane, ...A militia paylist believed to be dated 1812. The militia name is ...
A 12 pound cannon ball that is believed by some to have been one of the shots lobbed ashore by the schooners of the British Fleet during the Engagement of Forty Mile Creek, June 8, 1813. It may also have been the property of American troops and was left behind ...A 12 pound cannon ball that is believed by some to have ...
A photographic print of the Commemorative Monument for the Engagement at Forty Mile Creek, War of 1812. It reads (English): "Here at the Forty Mile Creek, on the 8th of June 1813, American Forces, retreating after the battle of Stoney Creek, were bombarded by the British Flotilla under Sir James ...A photographic print of the Commemorative Monument for the Engagement at Forty ...
This large copper powder flask has a brass rim and spout at the top. Below the spout is marked "Dixon & Sons", the Manufacturer. The spout is marked: "DRAMS 4 1/2 4 1/2 4 3 3/4 3 1/2. Below the spout is a lever to open. There are also four ...This large copper powder flask has a brass rim and spout at ...
Cannonball that was found at the south end of Elm Street, near the lake, in Port Colborne. It is believed that military stores and munitions were often kept in the Sugar Loaf area and would be quickly buried or secreted to prevent their seizure by advancing American troops. This was ...Cannonball that was found at the south end of Elm Street, near ...
This is a print of a portrait of Jacob Brown. At the bottom it states “From the original painting by Chappel in the possession of the publishers Johnson Fry & Co., Publishers. New York. Entered according to an Act of Congress AD 1862 by Johnson Fry & Co. in the ...This is a print of a portrait of Jacob Brown. At the ...
This is a promissory note by William Forsyth to James Cummings Esq. in Chippawa dated Falls April 7, 1817.This is a promissory note by William Forsyth to James Cummings Esq. ...
A silhouette photo of Mrs. Alexander McKee (Nee Powis) 1792-1842.A silhouette photo of Mrs. Alexander McKee (Nee Powis) 1792-1842.
A silhouette photo of Mr. Thomas Powis. Powis owned a large hotel and was the father of Mrs. Alexander McKee.A silhouette photo of Mr. Thomas Powis. Powis owned a large hotel ...
A silhouette photo of Mrs. Thomas Powis.A silhouette photo of Mrs. Thomas Powis.
This is a black and white photograph of a pencil sketch of a woman, circa 1805-1810. There are two theories on who the woman may be. One believes that is Miss Shaw. However, there is another photo of the same sketch that is signed McDonnell in the lower right corner. ...This is a black and white photograph of a pencil sketch of ...
This document is a certification that John Mills paid John Axford 7 pounds, 10 shilling, and 6 pence in 1810.This document is a certification that John Mills paid John Axford 7 ...
This document is a sworn statement that John Mills, by order from Mr. Robert Tompson, paid 20 pounds, 2 shilling, and 4 1/2 pence to John Axford.This document is a sworn statement that John Mills, by order from ...
This document is a bill of account from Mr. Robert Thompson to John Symington in the amount of 20 pounds, 1 shilling and 5 pence.This document is a bill of account from Mr. Robert Thompson to ...
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