Fonds consists of papers related to the personal and professional life of George Brogdin, c1830-1890. It includes legal documents created by Mr. Brogdin's law practice in Port Hope, ON. For more detailed information please refer to file and item-level descriptions.
File consists of legal papers regarding an outstanding balance on account of the schooner "London," Apr 1853. Duncan McLeod and John Fraser as the plaintiffs, represented by Brogdin and John Griggs and John Sutherland the defendants. Ruled in favour of the plaintiffs, 39 pounds.
File consists of a summons to appear for William Routly in the case of H. V. Sanders vs. William Routly over a past due account, 1856. Holland V. Sanders (1832-1896) was the town clerk in 1871, and may have operated a clothier business c1856.
File consists of a promissory note written 18 Feb 1852 and copied in 1854 for legal proceedings. Parties involved: Thomas Fuller & Co. and John D. Decker.
File consists of a claim with a list of accounts owed to McDermot and Walsh by John Bradford. McDermot & Walsh were commission merchants on Mill Street, Port Hope. J. R. McDermot lived on Smith Street and James E. Walsh lived on Pine Street. They represented the Pine Grove factory - soap and candle manufacturers and were agents for Fire, Life and Marine Insurance in 1856.
Item is a summons for Alexander McIntosh to appear in court versus Thomas Little, 1855. Thomas Little (1824-1869) operated a boot and shoe store on Walton Street and lived on Pine Street.
File consists of a summons for the case of George Morton, John Morton and Andrew McKee v. James Bradburn of Metcalfe, Township of Emily, Victoria County.
File consists of summons and confession in the case of Perry vs. Turck, 1855. Horace Perry (b.1822) was a watch and clock maker and operated a jewellery store in Port Hope. He later moved to Rochester, NY.
File consists of a declaration by Silas Benjamin Fairbanks, Notary Public at request of the Commercial Bank of the Midland District, re: Bill of Exchange. It includes V.H. Boulin, Esq. of Oshawa, and William Parsons, Esq. of Port Hope.
File consists of papers regarding Robert McIntyre, represented by Brogdin vs. Adam Scott, regarding 40 pounds worth of food delivered by McIntyre to Scott without payment. McIntyre requesting 50 pounds in payment.
