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Letter regarding payment of a subscription in support of the Hydro-Electric Railway Association of Ontario, dated March 25, 1918.

Correspondence and documents related to the sale of debentures by Bradford in order to fund the introduction of hydro-electric power in the area, dated 1918. Items include offers to buy the debentures. The offer from W. L. McKinnon & Co. was accepted by the Council.

Letter about food shortages, dated March 18, 1918 and a copy of a proclamation made by the Lieutenant-Governor regarding food shortages (mentioned as an enclosure in the letter).

Letters related to World War One victory bonds.

"The Canadian Government sold Victory Bonds to Canadian citizens, private corporations and various organizations in order to raise funds to pay for the war. The bonds were a loan to the government that could be redeemed with interest after 5,10, or 20 years and were released during 5 different campaigns between 1915 and 1919. In 1915 a hundred million dollars worth of Victory Bonds was issued and quickly purchased."

Documents related to Government fish dealers for Bradford during World War One.

Includes:

1. Letter from the Ontario Fisheries - Sales Branch regarding food conservation
2. Letter also from the Sales Branch regarding the appointment of dealers to distribute Government fish for Bradford
3. Letter from George G. Green, Clerk of Bradford regarding the appointment of James A. Webb and M. J. Douglas as local fish dealers
4. Bradford Council motions and notes relating to the appointment of fish dealers

Correspondence and shipping documents between the Village of Bradford and The British American Oil Company.

Correspondence and documents relating to preserving the municipal rights as provided in the General Railway Act.

Correspondence relating to Bradford wanting the Grand Trunk Railway train called the “Cobalt” to make a stop in Bradford rather than just passing through. This was requested to make travel more convenient.

Documents and correspondence between the Village of Bradford and other parties relating to the assessment roll and tax assessments.

Correspondence between Bradford (representatives, clerk) and the Hydro-Electric Power Commission of Ontario, dated 1917-1918. Items relate to costs, location of a sub-station, etc.