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21 Aug 1839

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North American in Swanton, Vermont

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North American

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Swanton, Vermont, United States of America

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Aug 21, 1839

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Du Calvet Memoir and the Haldimand Affair in Canada

The article recounts Pierre Du Calvet’s letter to Canadians praising a Canadian victory at Fort Cedars and condemning British policy. It covers his claims against Governor Haldimand, his journey to Canada in 1785 to present evidence, and rumors of his and his son’s disappearance at sea. It notes the debate over colonial promises, neutrality, and compensation amid British imperial politics.

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Fort Cedars America Alamee Avinst du Calvet Hallimand Switzerland Pierre du Calvet Nore
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Prisoners of war describe brutal Montreal jail conditions

In a first person account dated March 28 1838 a prisoner details capture at Laprairie transport to Montreal with handcuffs torn clothes hunger and emaciation. He condemns the British administration and police for high treason acts and reports on confinement in a four story jail with damp dungeons dirty cells poor light and sanitation, brutal treatment of prisoners and unequal jail discipline.

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St. Johns Laprairie Montreal Arnoldi Len Dr. Arnolds Sir John Colborne Canades Alere St Pierre Lopraiin Pierre Derige James. McDonald Camille Lacombe St. Dennis St. Outs England de St. Ours Thad Roch de St Ours Vail St. Lawrence Aealan Thos Ceta
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