Scrapbook of clippings pertaining predominantly to social mores, habits and customs. The earliest items seem to date from 1801, with the latest being 1839. There seems to be a focus on material of Irish interest, also many clippings pertaining to Lord Byron and Napoleon. There is no indication as to who collected this material, or who wrote the poetry, reflections or copied letters. Many different hands appear in the book. Of particular note are Garrison Orders for Fort St. George in response to the incidents at Vellore in 1806.
Land indenture made October 17, 1828 between Lewis James Robins and William Joseph Robins pertianing to land in Prince Edward County on the Penisula of Point Traverse. witnessed by Robert C. Cassady and PhilipWenz.
Manuscript report. Relates to proposal for introducing the cultivation of hemp in the province of Nova Scotia. The report was addressed to Lord Dorchester, governor of the provinces of Quebec, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia and their dependencies.
Accounts and disbursements, as registered in the Surrogate Court of Wellington County, of the estate of David Kennedy. The document registers monies spent and received over a three year period in the winding up of the estate.
List of names and pledged dollar amount to be used towards the building of a town hall and temperance lodge room in the village of Weston 1876; Rebound notebook containing original Constitution, By-laws and Rules of Order of the York Township Teachers Association; Uses of Ammonia; Divine Self-existence; Practical Economy; Minutes from Eglinton 1865, York Mills 1865-1867, Toronto 1866 and Weston 1867 -1870 meetings.
Collection consists of one scrapbook of linguistic study featuring drawings and clippings on many different alphabets and number systems used around the world. Some examples are Hebrew, Egyptian hieroglypics, Phoenician, Arabic, Ancient Etruscan, Gaelic, and Russian.
Daily journal describing George C. Ward's travels to England and subsequent six month stay, for the benefit of his health, as well as the expenses occurred on his journey.
