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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Relates to proposed road from 8th to 21st concession, Wolfe Island, with map and description.
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Petition, 1842, sent to Legislative Assembly.
Signed by inhabitants of Kingston and Lot 24, Kingston Township, to annex Lot 24 to Kingston.
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Photocopy of original log and notebook regarding trip and traffic on the Rideau Canal, Ottawa to Kingston. Notebook entries appear to be made by an attorney. Notes regarding each lock on the canal.
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Queen's University Miscellaneous Collection
Colection consists of material related to a wide gamut of Queen's activities and events including texts of addresses, notes related to coat of arms, crest, anniversaries, convocations, songs, student notes, class reunions, visitors, World War One and World War Two.
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The fonds consists of a scrapbook containing clippings about ships, as well as assorted stories and poems.
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Appointments to Christopher A. Hagerman, William Henry Draper and William Conway Keele as commissioners to look after an estate.
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Item is a petition, 1835 July 8, of citizens of Toronto relating to a request to the Provincial Legislature to amend or repeal the law incorporating the City of Toronto.
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Diary of an unknown gentleman, includes poetry and a few small sketches. Briefly mentions Rebellions in Spain and Canada.
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The fonds consists of a ledger relating to an unidentified lumber business at or near Kingston, Ontario.
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