William Lyon Mackenzie papers, 1802-1868.

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William Lyon Mackenzie papers, 1802-1868.

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Letters of support; together with correspondence regarding military affairs and the Upper Canadian rebellion.

1 linear ft. (2 microfilm reels)

Detroit Public Library, Detroit Main Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 7447263

Detroit Public Library, Detroit Main Library

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Colborne, John, Sir, 1778-1863

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Gore, Charles.

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Arthur, John, Sir.

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Mackenzie, William Lyon, 1795-1861

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Son of Daniel and Elizabeth Mackenzie, was born at Springfield, Dundee, Scotland, Mar.12,1795. He came to Canada in 1820, where he became a shopkeeper in York, Dundee, and later Queenston. In 1824 he founded the Colonial Advocate, a political Journal. In 1828 he was elected to the Legislative Assembly of Upper Canada; expelled for "a libel constituting a breach of the privileges of this House" in 1831; re-elected and expelled five times. He was chief organizer of the rebellion of December, 1837 ...