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."

Shipping record for a shipment made by the Corporation of Bradford to Toronto using the Grand Trunk Railway, dated July 6, 1918.

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.

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

Documents pertaining to supplying the Town Hall (& fire station) with hydro-electric power. Includes a tender from W. J. Dunn, electrical contractor.

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.

Documents relating to procuring donations for the Muskoka Free Hospital for Consumptives (Tuberculosis).

Two statements from The Standard Bank of Canada addressed to J. E. Coombs (Reeve) regarding Bradford’s finances.

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

Four letters from S. (Scott) Martin regarding tax collection in Bradford.
Includes:

1. A letter from Martin asking for an extension for some of the community’s taxpayers to pay their taxes
2. A letter from Martin asking for an extension for some of the community’s taxpayers to pay their taxes
3. A letter from Martin asking for a raise to do tax collection for Bradford for the 1918 tax year
4. A letter from Martin withdrawing his application to be tax collector for 1918 due to personal circumstances