Fenian Raid in Niagara

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  • Camp Thorold Veterans Photograph - No. 2 Company Veterans, 1893

    A photograph of the surviving troops of Thorold No. 2 Company of the Lincoln Militia, who assisted with the maintaining of Camp Thorold in 1866 against the Fenians. The camp had trained over 10,000 men in just over six weeks and would later serve as a practice location for different regiment drills. The barracks were located at Pine and Albert Street. Although the threat of the Fenians did not arrive at Camp Thorold, Company No. 2 was there the day the Town Hall bell rang March 9, 1866 signalling a possible attack on St. Catharines. The photograph was taken in 1893 and includes the names of the 1866 veterans of No. 2 Company.
  • Broadside reporting the Fenian invasion in Canada, June 4, 1866

    A broadside titled "Leader Extra" reporting the Fenian invasion in Canada, June 4, 1866. The paper leads with the heading "Fenian Prisoners Twenty-One of them in Toronto Jail. Also included, "Latest American Reports: Interesting News from the East".
  • Fenian Raid medal, 1866 (issued in 1899)

    One silver Fenian Raid Medal measuring 36 mm. in diameter. The medal is attached to a ribbon which bears a silver bar. This medal was presented to Corporal James Robertson of the 19th Battalion.
  • Fenian Raid medal, 1866 (issued in 1899)

    One silver Fenian Raid Medal measuring 36 mm. in diameter. The medal is attached to a ribbon which bears a silver bar. This medal was presented to Corporal James Robertson of the 19th Battalion.
  • Certificate of appreciation to Captain McCallum from the Dunnville Naval Brigade, 1866

    Certificate of appreciation "to Capt. McCallum, Officers, non-commissioned Officers and men of the Dunnville Naval Brigade". A note of gratitude to McCallum for his service and leadership during the Fenian raid at Fort Erie on June 2, 1866.
  • Case of Colonel Booker. The Court of Inquiry

    A four sided pamphlet written by Alexander Somerville, and printed by Lawson & Co., Hamilton, Ont. The list of contents for the article reads: "Evidence Suppressed, Newspapers Silenced, Statement of Captain McGrath, General Manager of the Welland Railway, as to Colonel Booker's apparent mental aberration, on June 3rd, at 4 A.M. Squire Larne's statement. Other evidence."
  • Broadside Reporting the Fenian Invasion, June 2 1866 (evening)

    A newspaper titled 'Leader Extra' Reporting the Fenian Invasion, June 2 1866 (evening). The paper reports on the events at Fort Erie and Ridgeway.
  • Battle of Ridgeway, June 2, 1866

    A coloured lithograph of titled "Battle of Ridgeway, C.W. Desperate Charge of the Fenians, under Col. O'Neill near Ridgeway Station", June 2, 1866.
  • Broadside reporting the Fenian Invasion of Canada, June 2, 1866.

    A "News Extra" broadside reporting the Fenian Invasion of Canada, June 2, 1866. This issue reports on the Fenian occupation of Fort Erie as well as other related events.
  • Proceedings of the National Congress of the Fenian Brotherhood, January 1866

    Title page of the Proceedings of the National Congress of the Fenian Brotherhood, held in New York City, January 1866.

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