From 1843 to 1857 the capital of Canada had moved between Kingston, Montréal, Toronto and Quebec City. Seeing as agreement on a permanent capital was so contentious, the matter was deferred to the young Queen Victoria. The 2 pocketbooks contain articles about the proposed locations of the capital of Canada, reflecting the decidedly biased opinion that Kingston would be the best choice due to the City's location, security and lifestyle.
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Petition, to North Monaghan Council.
Petition asks for permission to use the monies from the Clergy reserve for School purposes rather than on roads, bridges, etc. in Ward Five.
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Burning of the Sydneham Tannery by A ploughman
Anonymous poem signed by 'A ploughman,' Sydenham
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Account books of unknown Kingston merchant
Items are two account books for an unknown Kingston merchant, 1827-1832 and 1831-1864.
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Poll of vote for George Long and J. Woodcock. Certified by John Gibbard, Secretary. George W. Evans was Chairman.
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Queen's University. Weir v. Mathieson.
Transcript of court proceedings in The Court of Error and Appeal for Upper Canada. Case involved Reverend Alexander Mathieson and others as the appellants and Reverend George Weir and others as respondents.
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The Celebrated Horse: Young Frontenac
Item is a broadside advertising The Celebrated Horse, the Young Frontenac, who would be willing to stand for mares at various locations in the Kingston area.
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This collection consists of a 'Courtesy Book' compiled by a woman, living in Toronto, with the initials Jeannie M(?). S(?).
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Items are a photograph of Dr. Fyfe (Fife) Fowler, and a drawing of Fowler's mother, both in frames.
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Scrapbook relating to the settlement of Manitoba.
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