Lower Canada Provisional Government Declaration 1838
The Provisional Government led by Robert Nelson proclaims a republic in Lower Canada, dissolving allegiance to Great Britain. It outlines abolition of seigniorial dues, trial by jury, press freedom, ballot elections, and a convention to draft a new constitution with delegates chosen from counties towns and boroughs. February 28, 1838, Caldwell's Manor, L. C.
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Lower
Upper Canada
Greer Bijan
Leeland
Chayter
George III
Wyhes
Lower Canada
Great Britain
Canasta
Aris
Canala
Wer
Canada
Over Canada
England
Tate
Robert Nelson
Caldwell's Manor
L. C
Proclamation by Lower Canada Patriot Army Leaders
A dramatic proclamation declares armed resistance against tyranny, promising security for supporters and vowing not to lay down arms until rights are secured. It references Robert Nelson as commander and appeals to loyal British subjects, with context about royal authority and colonial governance.
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Persess
Sudiegr
Lonor
Canada
Lower Canada
Robert Nelson
Patriot Army
Durham Ad By His Excellency John George, Earl of Durham
Announcement from John George, Earl of Durham, titled Right Honorable and Knight Grand Cross, detailing his positions as Privy Council member and Governor General, Vicw Admiral, and Captain General across Her Majesty's North American provinces.
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John George, Ear of
Durham
Lambton
Order of the Bath
North America
Proclamation of British North America Administration
A royal proclamation announces the Queen has entrusted governance of British North America to the new High Commissioner. It pledges support for reform-minded citizens while vowing firm action against public peace violators, and notes suspension of a province's representative constitution with supreme power devolved to the new administrator.
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British North America
Atlas
Rome
Montreal Jail Letter Guided by Civil Liberty Appeal
A dated letter from 1338 unfolds a defense of resistance against misgovernment. The author asserts aim to uphold the British Constitution and civil liberty, lamenting suppression and press attacks, and urging Lord Gosford’s reform while preserving lawful rights and public trust.
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Montreal New Jail
Lord Gosford
Petition to Governor General Seeking Mercy and Peace
A letter pleads to the Right Honorable the Governor General not to force a trial, seeks reconciliation and liberty for fugitives, asks for peaceful mission success, and confesses guilt if any. Signatories include Walfred Nelson and others urging unity and the rights of subjects.
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Walfred Nelson
R. S. M. Bouchet
Bonaventure Viger
S$. Marchesseault
H. A. Gauvin
B. Goddu
R. Des Rivieres
I. Masson
Durham
An Onlineance to provide for the security of Lower Canada
A long proclamation outlines high treason charges and forced transport to Bermuda for listed Montreal prisoners. It names Nelson Bouchette Viger Marchesseault Gauvin Goddu Des Rivieres Masson Papineau and many Assembly members, detailing powers of detention and warrants under royal authority in 1838.
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Lower Canada
Walfred Nelson
Robert Shore Milnes Bouchette
Bonaventure Viger
Simeon Marchesseault
Henri Alphonse Gauvin
Toussaint Goddu
Rodolphe Des Rivieres
Luc Hyacinthe Masson
Montreal
Louis Joseph Papineau
Awembly
Cyrile Hector Octave Cote
Julien Gagnon
Robert Nelean
Edmund Burke O
Sleo
Eurward
Rivenue
Rudier
Women Brown
Linger Duverias
Bneioe | Net
Patest
George Burke
Caries Ryan
The
Eller
Jon Ry Suueger
Luis Pereway
Lovie Gauthier
Wally
Mia Escellewey
Fynee
Canada
Kingdon
Great Brtain
Mary
Bermuda
Robert Shure Minn Boughette
Sie
Marehesseault
Henri Alphoise Giusy
Poussaint H. Goddu
Rodolphe Des Riveres
Goddu
Rodolphe Deslivieres
Lue Hydem
Masson
Gem
Joseph Papineau
Cyrille Hecwr Ovive Cow
Julien Gaynin
Rober Nelou
Birmund Burke
Culiaytan
Kannand Derene Rodier
Phonius Storrow Borie
Loudger Ooverpay
Vienne
Vienne Charver, Ges, Kt
Carrier
Dulin Kyun
Tiesider
Jobo Hyon the Younger
Bovis Bevrens
Pierre Paul Deisiny
Joseph Branein
Davignon
Sous Gauthier
Oyniirt
Wayfailiy
Peruasin
Ujper
Lower
Gavinda
Govetiin
Jerein
Suen
Francois Jalbert
Jean Basioie Lasser
Louis Lussier
Francois Migvault
Viancois “Valbot
Amable Daunain
Ao Nicolas
Etienne Langlois
Gilen Afsonnault
Joseph Pinsonnault
Pac
George Weir
Majesty
Josey Charrey
Stull
Susi
Cape
Mt Oh
George
Tlle
Toria
Gov
Great Breialand
Basen
Lindsay
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People OF Canada
British
America
Amos Lew
Teun
St. Lewis
Quebec
Charles Buller
Earl of Durham
Wathonry
Queen Victoria
Genernl
Upper and
Newfoundland
Downing Street
Lave
Lord Durham
Nexson
RK. S. M. Borcuerrs
Hamilton
U. W
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