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.
Item 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).
Item 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.
Item 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.
Item 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.
Item 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.
Item 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.
Item 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.
