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Ontario history collection.
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Where La Salle met Joliet.

File consists of one typescript essay by John Brown titled "Where La Salle met Joliet" which details the meeting of the two explorers and the settlement of Otinawattawa. Also includes three photographs of the settlement. [Settlement believed to be a Neutral Nation settlement North of what is now Hamilton].

The Sun, London.

File consist of the June 28, 1838 edition of the The Sun, London. This edition reports on the coronation of Queen Victoria.

The Gondor family.

File consists of one manuscript essay on the history of the Gondor family, one of the pioneer families of the Niagara District. The original finding aid indicates that this was written by M.G. Sherk [i.e. Scherck].

The D.W. Smith collection of manuscripts.

File consists of typescript notes with manuscript annotations on the D.W. Smith collection of manuscripts held at the Toronto Public Library. Also includes an manuscript note on the binding of the collection. Notes are typed on Ontario Historical Society letterhead.

Royal visit to Canada.

File consists of the official programme of the Royal Visit to Canada by their Royal Highnesses the Duke and Duchess of Cornwall and York [George V and Queen Mary].

Revolutionary War letters.

File consists of typescript transcripts of letters between important figures of the revolutionary war including Ethan Allen, Frederick Haldimand, William Marsh and more.

Rev. John Doty.

File consists of manuscript and typescript notes on the Rev. John Doty including excerpts from, and copies of, his letters. Doty was involved in the establishment of the Anglican Church of Sorel, Quebec.

Petitions re Yonge Street.

File consists of: one typescript of an Order in Council relative to Yonge Street regarding settlement of the street. Originally dated December 29, 1798. One typescript or return of locations on Yonge Street, originally dated January 1800. One typescript of a petition of the inhabitants of Yonge Street regarding the road to town being impassible, originally dated January 16, 1800. One typescript of return of vacant lots upon Yonge Street, originally dated October 26, 1800. One typescript report upon Yonge Street regarding a survey, originally dated July 16, 1801. One typescript recommendation of council on settlement of Yonge Street.

Petition of William Warren Baldwin.

File consists of one typescript of a petition by William Warren Baldwin regarding a land grant. William Warren Baldwin was Master in Chancery and treasurer of the Law Society of Upper Canada and was appointed lieutenant colonel of the First Regiment of Durham Militia. Originally dated July 6, 1799.

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