Papers, 1837-1839, undated.

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Papers, 1837-1839, undated.

Papers of a Canadian exile, consisting of a declaration of Canadian independence, and of letters and miscellaneous items relating to the aftermath of the Canadian Rebellion of 1837. The letters, written from New York, Vermont, and France, deal with plans and activities of the exiled leaders of the revolt on behalf of Canadian independence; finances; efforts to influence favorably the governments of Great Britain, France, and the United States; and conditions in Canada, including comments on the policies of Lord Durham and other Canadian leaders. H. D. V. Cote, Edmund B. O'Callaghan, and Louis J. Papineau are among the correspondents. Many of the letters are in French.

0.3 c.f. (1 black box) and1 reel of microfilm (35mm)

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SNAC Resource ID: 7567730

Wisconsin Historical Society Archives

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O'Callaghan, E. B. (Edmund Bailey), 1797-1880

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Physician, historian and bibliographer. From the description of Papers of E. B. O'Callaghan, 1830-1879 (bulk 1845-1860). (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 71131658 Edmund Bailey O'Callaghan, historian, was born in County Cork, Ireland, in 1797. He emigrated to Quebec in 1823 and was admitted to medical school in 1827. In 1834 O'Callaghan became the editor of "The Vindicator." He was elected a member of the assembly of Lower Canada, but moved to Albany, New York, after the insur...

Perrault, Louise

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Cote, H. D. V.

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Papineau, Louis Joseph, 1786-1871

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Epithet: Canadian politician British Library Archives and Manuscripts Catalogue : Person : Description : ark:/81055/vdc_100000001193.0x0000b7 ...