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      This item is a land deed transferring land in Newport (land presently owned by the Emmott family on Old Greenfield Road) from Ignatius Cockshutt to Moses and Carolina Emmott. The deed is dated June 21, 1876 and the land was purchased for $1,200 dollars. Moses Emmott immigrated to Canada from …

      The Schools of Military Instruction were established in Toronto and Quebec by a Military General Order on 25 February 1864 in order to train Militia officers and candidates for Militia commissions “in a knowledge of their military duties, drill and discipline.” All field officers and adjutants were required to earn …

      This item is a letter sent to William Clarke, a teenage English boy who had been living in Paris, Ontario for two years, from Eveline Hills, representing the National Children’s Home and Orphanage's Immigration Branch in Hamilton. Her letter mentions that the Home received a letter from Mr. Brooks, offering …

      This item is a letter sent to William Clarke, a teenage English boy who had been living in Paris, Ontario for two years, from Ben Johnson, Governor of the National Children’s Home and Orphanage's Immigration Branch in Hamilton. He sends holiday wishes and hopes William will have a "Merry Christmas …

      George Foster and Sons was a Wholesale Grocery business initially located at 143 Colborne Street before relocating to a larger building at 251 Colborne Street on the historic South Side of Brantford.

      This item is a double-sided letter sent to William Clarke, a teenage English boy living in Canada, from “Sister Nancie” of the National Children’s Home and Orphanage in York where he grew up. Nancie writes to confirm that she had received his first correspondence, and updating him on the happenings …

      This item is a letter sent to William Clarke, a teenage English boy who had been living in Paris, Ontario for a few years, from his Uncle Bernard and Aunt Ada, who are living in Sheffield, England. Uncle Bernard writes of emigrating to Canada to farm in 12 months, but …

      This item is a letter sent to William Clarke, a teenage English boy who had been living in Paris, Ontario for two years, from his elder sister Florence Clarke, who is living in Sheffield, England. Her letter mentions that she will be soon turning 19, and wonders about William's happiness …

      This item is a letter sent to William Clarke, a teenage English boy who had been living in Paris, Ontario for two years, from his elder sister Florence Clarke, who is living in Sheffield, England. Her letter concerns a visit she recently had with their younger sisters Elizabeth & Vera …

      This item is a letter sent to William Clarke, a teenage English boy who had been living in Paris, Ontario for two years, likely from his younger sister Elizabeth from the Cherry Tree Orphanage. Her letter thanks William for the gifts he had sent to her. She also mentions that …

      This item is a letter sent to William Clarke, a teenage English boy who had been living in Paris, Ontario for two years, from his uncle Jack, Aunt Ethel, and cousin Ethel back in Sheffield. Uncle Jack says that their family is doing well and was excited to receive William's …

      This item is a letter sent to William Clarke, a teenage English boy who had been living in Paris, Ontario for two years, from James Tate, the technical editor at the Popular Mechanics Magazine. His letter was made in response to Wiliam's interest in the model shipbuilding contest, and the …

      This item is a letter sent to William Clarke, a teenage English boy living in Paris, Ontario, from his elder sister Florence Clarke, who is living in Sheffield, England. Her letter mentions that it will have been 3 years next Tuesday since their mother died, and that she believes Vera’s …

      Pages 1, 2, 4 and 5 are missing from this letter.

      This item is a letter sent to William Clarke, a teenage English boy who had been living in Paris, Ontario for two years, from his elder sister Florence Clarke, who is living in Sheffield, England. Her letter mentions that she has moved to a new address since the “general” at …

      This item is a letter sent to William Clarke, a teenage English boy who had been living in Paris, Ontario for two years, from his elder sister Florence Clarke, who is living in Sheffield, England. Her letter mentions that she will be soon turning 19, and wonders about William's happiness …

      This item is a letter sent to William Clarke, a teenage English boy who had been living in Paris, Ontario for two years, from his youngest sister Vera Clarke, who is living in Sheffield, England. Her letter, which was enclosed with a letter sent to Aunt Ada, mentions that she …

      This item is a letter sent to William Clarke, a teenage English boy who had been living in Paris, Ontario for two years, from his younger sister Elizabeth Clarke, who is living in Sheffield, England. Her letter mentions that she has settled back at the Cherrytree Orphanage after a 1 …

      This item is a letter sent to William Clarke, a teenage English boy who had been living in Paris, Ontario for two years, from his elder sister Florence Clarke, who is living in Sheffield, England. Her letter mentions her gratefulness that William has not forgotten her. She thanks William and …

      This item was digitized on November 14th, 2009, during a Digitization Days event at the Paris Branch of the County of Brant Public Library. Robert Rosebrugh's name is subject to many eccentric spellings. A notable alternate, used in this document, is Robert Roseburgh.