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      Copie sur négatif 60 mm (6 x 7) d'une coupure de presse.

      Bro. William Kirby was the grandson of William Kirby, the noted Niagara-on-the-Lake author.

      Letter to James Pate from his sister, Agnes Pate. Letter was sent on Nov 9, 1876 and discusses various family members and illnesses in the community. Page 1 Midtown Nov 9th 1876 My Dear James How are you keeping this cold weather? I am afraid you will be missing some …

      Letter to James Pate from his brother Thomas Pate. The letter was sent December 31 1876. In the letter Thomas says Merry Christmas to his brother and provides an update on how he is doing. He states that they are selling very little milk and he thinks it is due …

      Letter from Martha Dykes (a cousin) to James Pate, sent January 18, 1879. In the letter she discussed her school lessons, and how a girl named Miss Scott went skating and got sick and died. Jessie scott was staying with Martha through the summer. She discussed how the farm was …

      A letter from William Pate (brother) to James Pate on August 20, 1882 discussing the farm. Page 1 Lethangie Kinross My Dear Brother, I have only once I think – and that very shortly – written you. Since you left here. I prefer – lazy as I am at writing …

      Button has three raised cannon balls in a horizontal row across the top and three raised cannons in a vertical row that are set in a shield. It is believed that this button is from the War of 1812. Diameters are 1.7 cm and 1.4 cm. There were four companies …

      A Royal Sappers and Miners button believed to be from the War of 1812 era. There was no overall commanding officer but there was a battalion from July 1812 to February 1815. It is believed that they at the following locations: Oswego Fort Erie Bladensburg Washington Godley Wood Plattsburg New …

      This is a copper token coin that has Ships, Colonies and Commerce written on one side and three masted schooners facing left on the other with a beaded rim. The coin measures 2.5 cm in diameter

      This copper coin is inscribed “Wellington” with a profile of Lord Wellington on one side. The reverse side has a laurel wreath with Britannia seated. It is a Wellington half penny, dated 1814 and is 2 cm in diameter. It was found in the Niagara-on-the-Lake/Queenston area.

      Referred to "The Military Arms of Canada" by The Upper Canada Historical Arms Society and "The British Military Longarms 1715-1815' by D.W. Bailey.

      This type of ammunition, known as a grapeshot, was used in artillery during the War of 1812. A round black ball of iron with a pitted surface, this grapeshot has a circumference of 4 1/8 inches. Grapeshot was made up of canvas bags that held a large number of iron …

      Half-penny token struck for general circulation in Upper Canada, about 1816. The token is one of a few issues which commemorate Sir Issac Brock. The name Brock is misspelled "Brook" on this token. The other side bears the picture of a sailing vessel and the motto "Success to the Commerce …

      Enoch Wood & Sons Makers Mark

      A lead bucket and metal ladle that are believed by some to have been used for making bullets. The ladle has a copper scoop and measures 35 cm long with a hook on the end. The bucket, with a metal handle, is stamped with what looks to be an A …

      This is a brass belt buckle that was found in the town of Niagara. It is believed to have belonged to a member of the British light infantry or regular troops because of the lion’s head decoration. Further research in 2010 suggests it may be a whistle hook.

      This is a leaf-shaped plate with a dark brown glaze. It is also decorated with a grape leaf pattern. The artist was Joseph Thomas, Wooden Box Pottery, Derbyshire. The plate is reported to have belonged to Mrs. G. Lawe, a United Empire Loyalist, during the War of 1812. .

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      This button likely belonged to a member of the Royal Sappers and Miners. The button was produced by button maker, McGowan of London. The button was dug up at Fort George.

      This button has a relief crown and field gun facing proper right. It is believed to be from the Royal Artillery and measures 2 cm in diameter.