Fonds consists of advertisement printing proofs, invoices, handwritten notes, and correspondence originally belonging to William Furby, printer and owner of the Port Hope Gazette, c1830-1850. For more detailed information, please refer to item-level descriptions.
Sans titreItem is a poem to encourage votes for Francis Burton, c. 1850.
Sans titreItem is a poster for R. Robertson's business on Walton Street, 1851.
R. Robertson opened his store at what is now 37 Walton Street, in a brick building built by Peter Robertson Esq. in 1850, across from Hasting's North American Hotel (28-32 Walton Street).
Sans titreItem is a series of blank and unidentified raffle ticket forms, undated.
Sans titreItem is a copy of the Horace Perry Watch and Clock logo, undated.
Sans titreItem is a set of receipts for flour at Molson's Mills, c. 1850s.
Sans titreItem is a poem printed to "Mrs. M... to her first born" from E. L., undated.
Sans titreItem is a Letter-press Printing advertisement for William Furby, 1850. Printer's proof.
Sans titreItem is a Collector Report Form, c. 1840s. No additional information provided.
Sans titreItem is a "Strayed" poster for missing cow. Printer's proof, 1848. Rev. Jonathan Shortt advertised his missing cow with a reward.
Sans titreItem is a printer's proof of the Revised Constitution for the Durham Agricultural Society, 1845.
Sans titreItem is a copy of the "Port Hope Gazette News Boy's Address to his Patrons," 1 Jan 1845. Poem about being a newsboy.
Sans titreItem is an invitation to a Social Assembly at the home of David Gillespie, King Street, 17 Apr 1843. One hundred (100) invitations were printed. The men involved with the assembly were: John Linn, Samuel Hutton, George Henderson, James Nelson and David Gillespie.
Sans titreItem is a "Cash for Oats" advertisement for R.W. Robson, 1843.
Sans titreItem is a Rural Assessment Form, District of Newcastle, 1843. The District of Newcastle proceeded the County of Durham. The assessment for was used in the townships in the Newcastle District.
Sans titreItem is a double-sided invitation to the St. Patrick's Ball, 1843. The St. Patrick's Day Ball was at the Queen's Arms Inn on 17 Mar 1843. The ball was likely planned by either Masons or Orangemen. The managers were William Lee, T. Roundree, Daniel Hughes and Horace Perry.
Sans titreItem is an advertising poster for William Muldrew, 1843. William Muldrew was a tailor in Clarke township, working out of the house owned by Mr. Draper in Clarke Village.
Sans titreItem is an "Absolute order for payment of a sum recovered" for the Division Court of the District of Newcastle. Form created by W. Furby for M. Falkner, Division Court of the District of Newcastle. Five hundred (500) copies were ordered, 27 Mar 1843.
Sans titreItem is a receipt for receiving wheat, 1848. It is for H---- & Co. printed 23 Oct 1843. No additional information can be taken from the receipt for company information.
Sans titreItem is an advertisement for fall and winter goods sold by R. N. Waddell, Port Hope, 1839. Printer's Proof.
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