Bond

This is a framed building bond. It is in a wooden frame with a glass backing that allows viewing of the back of the document. There is a wire to hang the frame from, and photocopies of two documents taped to the glass back of the frame. On the top of the back of the frame, "BIGNELL A24441" is written in marker. The framed bond reads "KINGSTON CANADA // No 3 100 Pounds Sterling No. 3" at the top. It is the third bond of £100 that was purchased from the City to help raise funds for the loan of £20,000 the City of Kingston borrowed to erect a City Hall. The bond is dated March 31, 1843. There is a red wax seal on the front. On the reverse there is a list of interest payments and dates, from 1848 to 1852. There are two documents taped to the back of the frame. The first is a photocopy of the Whig Standard from September 14, 1998. It is an article about Jean Richardson donating the bond to the City. The other document is a photocopy of a thank you note from Mayor Gary Bennett for the Bond. It is dated September 10, 1998.