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    The American Cookery by an American Orphan is a cook book that is approximately 48 pages of recipes on how to prepare food ranging from meat to biscuits to jellies. It is possible that this is a late

    Under this Accession number there is a collection of newspapers from the United States (US) from the years 1812 to 1886, some of which contain articles related to the War of 1812. The following is a

    Under this Accession number there is a collection of newspapers from the United States (US) from the years 1812 to 1886, some of which contain articles related to the War of 1812. The following is a

    This newspaper was published in Boston, Massachusetts every Friday by James Cutler and includes a variety of topics relating to the War of 1812. The first page begins with a proclamation by the Gover

    This is a slant-top desk made of black walnut in a Hepplewhite design. The desk feature a row of pigeon holes and a drawer for writing materials as well as two side drawers in the frame. The desk bel

    This iron stirrup features a flat base and an oval hole for a leather strap, so that is can be attached to a saddle. This stirrup was fashioned in 1812, so it is likely similar to those used by caval

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    This white embroidered net cap with a floral motif is believed to have been worn by Mrs. W. McCormick. It is machine made net with a hand worked pattern and would require additional ribbons to tie it

    This is a black felt man's dress coat with wide cuffs and tails, and buttons on the front lapels. The style is from 1790-1800. The coat is believed to have belonged to Reverend Sampson of Grimsby. Th

    Reprint of "The Christian Confession of the Faith of the Harmless Christians, in the Netherlands Known by the Name of the Mennonists" Niagara [Ont.] : Amsterdam, printed. Re-printed and sold by Josep

    This document is a handwritten note, dated June 22, 1824, concerning a letter written to Mrs. Elizabeth Campbell, wife of Fort Major Donald Campbell, in regards to her war claim.

    This document is a handwritten account of Mrs. Elizabeth Campbell's war losses claim. Her husband, Fort-Major Donald Campbell died in 1812, and her home was destroyed by United States forces with the

    This black walnut kitchen table was brought to Upper Canada by the Gonder Family in 1780 from a German community in Pennsylvania. During the War of 1812, the Gonder Family home and the table were use

    This is a brick from under the pulpit of St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church when the flooring was taken up. It is believed to have belonged to the church that existed in 1794. St. Andrews’ first buildi

    This red leather "Muckleston Patent" dispatch case was once in the possession of the Honourable William Claus. It measures 38.5 by 25 cm and has a brass lock and clips on the outside. Inside are a bo

    A handwritten letter, dated January 13, 1816, from Alexander Wood, a magistrate in Upper Canada, to William Campbell which describes Mrs. Elizabeth Campbell's (wife of Fort Major Campbell of Fort Geo

    This is a memo discussing how Mrs. Campbell's, wife of Fort-Major Donald Campbell, request for fuel and candles was authorized and ready to be distributed. It is dated February 19th, 1814 which means

    The book was written with original research by the Niagara Historical Society founder and President (1895-1925) Janet Carnochan in 1914. It is the most detailed history of Niagara thus far beginning

    The York Gazette, York, Upper Canada was printed by John Cameron on October 24, 1812. The paper has various articles that describe events of the ongoing war including a letter found on an American Of

    A print of a plan of Niagara in 1813 which provides a basic outline of the town of Newark, the North end of the Niagara River, Fort George, Fort Niagara and other points of interest.