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Certificate of appointment of James Newton as Quarter Master in the 6th Battalion of York Militia
Description
Media Type
Image
Item Type
Documents
Description
This document, dated at Quebec City, July 1, 1852, authorizing the appointment of James Newton, a resident of the district, as Quarter Master in the 6th Battalion of York Militia, bears the sign of the Earl Elgin and Kinkardine, Governor General of British North America at the time. Lord Elgin held office at a time when one of the stormiest episodes in history of Canada occurred. Angry citizens showed their disapproval of his signing of the Rebellion Losses Bill by burning the Parliament Building at Montreal. It was there decided to move the Parliament, and the next two years it was held in Toronto, then began alternating in Quebec, so this would be the first year the Legislature met in Quebec.
Date of Original
1 Jul 1852
Dimensions
Width: 33 cm
Height: 20 cm
Subject(s)
Certificates
Documents
Local identifier
119.jpg
Collection
Richmond Hill Public Library. Tweedsmuir History Collection
Language of Item
English
Geographic Coverage
  • Richmond Hill
    Ontario, Canada
    Latitude: 43.87111 Longitude: -79.43725
Creative Commons licence
by-nc-nd [more details]
Copyright Statement
Public domain: Copyright has expired according to Canadian law. No restrictions on use.
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Certificate of appointment of James Newton as Quarter Master in the 6th Battalion of York Militia


This document, dated at Quebec City, July 1, 1852, authorizing the appointment of James Newton, a resident of the district, as Quarter Master in the 6th Battalion of York Militia, bears the sign of the Earl Elgin and Kinkardine, Governor General of British North America at the time. Lord Elgin held office at a time when one of the stormiest episodes in history of Canada occurred. Angry citizens showed their disapproval of his signing of the Rebellion Losses Bill by burning the Parliament Building at Montreal. It was there decided to move the Parliament, and the next two years it was held in Toronto, then began alternating in Quebec, so this would be the first year the Legislature met in Quebec.