Letter to Captain Sheldon from “Roberts”, dated at Beaufort, May 20. The letter is two
pages. The writer states that he has just returned and saw in the Charleston Papers that
they are cut off from Richmond. He thinks by the tone that Gen. Sherman is steadily
driving Johnson. The Rebels say Johnson is falling back for a better position to get
Sherman in a trap. Union prisoners taken by Rebels say banks surrounded at Alexandria.
In another column they say he escaped with 5000 men. They report holding Baton Rouge.
A letters book belonging to John Rowe of Port Stanley and Hamilton, Ontario, 1862-1865. The book consists of handwritten duplicate copies of correspondence sent by Rowe. This image is page 222.
A letter from Gen. Nelson A. Miles, in command of Fort Monroe, Hampton, Virginia, to an unnamed General. The letter was likely addressed to Assistant Adjutant General Edward D. Townsend. The letter is dated at Fort Monroe, August 22, 1865 and concerns the condition of prisoner Jefferson Davis, President of the Confederate States. The letter also refers to Clement Clay, a Confederate spy who lived in St. Catharines for a time during the American Civil War.
A 5 page document, detailing Arthur Schmon’s impressions of Italy in 1939. Mr. Schmon described the impression that Mussolini left on the people of Italy. Mussolini was viewed as “one of the people”, despite his harsh disciplinary methods. Mussolini had built Italy up after the war and changed Italy from a defeated nation, to one of optimism. Mussolini questioned why the people of America did not have a favourable opinion of him. Schmon also wrote about Italy’s dealings with Ethiopia. He spoke to a Fascist in Rome by the name of Console Casertano who explained Italy’s Jewish policy to Schmon. A copy and summary of the document are included, 1939
A 10 ½ page document outlines Mr. Schmon’s impressions of Germany in 1939. Both Arthur and Celeste felt that they were “objects of curiosity” in an atmosphere of tension. Mr. Schmon described Germany as a military camp surrounded by homes, workshops and culture. His opinion was that the German people were ignorant of what was going on. Schmon admitted that Hitler was doing well for the people, in that business was doing well and people were generally employed. He wondered at how such a revered man could be so cruel to the Jews. A copy and summary of the document are included, 1939
A World War I trench helmet which belonged to Percy Carruthers Band during his time in the 2nd Canadian Infantry Battalion. The helmet has the Battalion colours emblazoned on it. It has a few slight chips in it, but is in very good condition. The leather straps are partially attached to the inside, n.d.
A frame containing: The Military Cross and 2 bars (lower left hand side), the 1914-1915 star (2nd from left), British War Medal (3rd from left), Victory Medal (4th from left) and the French Croix de Guerre with Palm (right hand side). Smaller versions of these medals are below. There are 4 2nd Battalion East Ontario buttons of 2 varying sizes. The band at the top is made up of all the different ribbons from the awards sewn together. The 2 flowers at the end represent the 2 bars and the palm is the same as the Croix de Guerre Palm, n.d.
Canadian Expeditionary Force Certificate of Service for Captain Percy Carruthers Band, M.C. and Two Bars, Croix De Guerre. It states that he enlisted in The 35th Battalion Canadian Expeditionary Force on January 9, 1915 and served in Canada, England and France with the 35th Battn., 23 Battn., 2nd Battn., District Depot #3. until April 25, 1919. There is a list at the bottom of the certificate that states he was wounded twice and awarded four times.
Two photographs, the first is captioned "Fighting a fire aboard the 'Assiniboine' caused by enemy shelling", the second caption reads "Burial at sea of a Canadian Sailor lost in the Action".
A post card from Ted Cuffe to his sister Estelle Cuffe at the time of of World War I. The postcard reads "Glad you advised Mother to wait for me. Will be home Fri night or Sat. Fierce time here, but I like it. Ted"
A letter from Ted Cuffe to his sister Estelle Cuffe on "YMCA with His Majesty's Canadian Forces on Active Service" letterhead. In the letter he writes, "Just a line to let you know I have been accepted for immediate Overseas Service." He also mentions that he has received packages from family while away training. He mentions that he is currently in a musketry course.
A postcard showing two separate images. The first is "Drilling C.E. Forces at Niagara Camp" and the second is a "Partial Camp View C.E. Forces, Niagara".
A certificate of service detailing the career of Lieut.-Colonel Frank Case McCordick. He is noted at being enlisted in the 19th Battalion on the 13th November, 1914. He served in Canada, England and France and was "struck off the strength" November 21, 1918. The certificate is dated 16 October, 1919.
A portrait photograph of Col. Frank Case McCordick in his military uniform. undated. The photographers are Elliott & Fry and are located at 55 Baker Street London W.
A small pamphlet distributed by Estelle Cuffe as candidate for Mayor. Within the pamphlet is a list of "some matters to which I have given leadership and active support over the last ten years." Also included is a short three item list of "important re-solutions introduced by me."
A small pamphlet distributed by Estelle Cuffe as candidate for Mayor. Within the pamphlet is a list of "some matters to which I have given leadership and active support over the last ten years." Also included is a short three item list of "important re-solutions introduced by me."
The article discusses the 1953 Governor-General's Cup win for Mrs. Dorothy Rungeling at the National Air Show. There were nine other pilots competing in the race.
A photograph of Dorothy Rungeling in front of a plane (likely the second plane she owned). This photograph later appeared in the Canadian general interest magazine "Saturday Night". Mrs. Rungeling was featured in the "Canadian Personalities" section for her latest accomplishment, receiving her commercial pilot's licence.
The first letter, written to a Mary, is dated at Montreal, 25 December 1837 and describes the Battle of Saint-Eustache and its aftermath. The letter is four pages. Campbell writes extensively about the battle.
This letter is written from Duncan Campbell to his Mother and is dated at St. Thomas, Upper Canada, 4 February 1838. The letter is three pages and describes William Lyon Mackenzie’s occupation of Navy Island in the Niagara River with the Patriots.
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