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Silas Ward and family fonds [textual record]

Hierarchical level:

Fonds

Date:

1818-1839.

Reference:

R4069-0-5-E, MG24-D19

Type of material:

Textual material

Found in:

Archives / Collections and Fonds

Item ID number:

98575

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Silas Ward and family fonds
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Date(s):

1818-1839.

Place of creation:

No place, unknown, or undetermined

Extent:

1.9 cm of textual records (89 p.).

Language of material:

English

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Fonds consists of correspondence relating to the Eagle Foundry, 1817-1837; an agreement between John D. Ward, George Auldjo, William Stevens, Joseph Shuter, Andrew Shaw, Robert Froste, A.L. McNider and David Handyside for the construction of a steamboat engine, 23 February 1823; and the dissolution of a partnership between John D. Ward and his brothers Lebbeus and Samuel, 23 November 1832.

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Ward, Silas (family)

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Ward, Silas (family) : Silas Ward and his son John D. Ward established the Eagle Foundry in 1819. John D. Ward became well-known as the designer and builder of steamship engines. Ward built the machinery for the Montreal, the first steamboat to navigate the upper St. Lawrence River.

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General note:

Received in 1939.
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Steamboats - Canada, 1817-1837 Eagle Foundry, 1817-1837

Engines, 1817-1837 John D. Ward, 1817-1837

Partnership - Canada, 1832

Business enterprises Canada 19th century
Source:

Private

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MG24-D19
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