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  2. Collection Philéas Gagnon. - 1546-1961
  3. Lettres autographes et autres pièces manuscrites. - 1546-1904.
  4. Lettres autographes et autres pièces manuscrites : Cartable 1 . - 1657-1894
  5. Lettre autographe signée de Lord Jeffery Amherst . - 1778, [18-?]

Lettre autographe signée de Lord Jeffery Amherst . - 1778, [18-?]

item1800-01-01 - ?; 1778, [18-?]BM007-1-D01-P0007

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1800-01-01 - ?; 1778, [18-?] (indexed as 1800)
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1 document textuel. - 4 documents iconographiques.
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Les documents concernent Jeffery Lord Amherst, baron de Montréal, premier gouverneur de Montréal après la Conquête. La lettre est adressée à l'honorable Fairfax. Les autres pièces consistent en des illustrations de lord Amherst accompagnées de légendes. Les documents sont en anglais.
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Whitehall 27th August 1778Dear SirOn my return from Bury last yesterday, I had the favor of receiving yourobliging letter, and as I have been some weeksfrom home, and have had business there for two orthree days I have, your mentioning you wouldcome over to Montreal, induces me to acquaintyou, I shall be at Montreal on Saturday night, andpurpose staying there three days, where you willmake lady Ackland and me very happy inhonouring us with your company if it suits yourconvenience. I am with great Regard andYour most Obedienthumble ServantRead automatically; may contain mistakes.
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