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  4. Lettre de Lord Elgin à Louis-Hippolyte La Fontaine : Québec . - 13 juillet 1854
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Lettre de Lord Elgin à Louis-Hippolyte La Fontaine : Québec . - 13 juillet 1854

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Ville de Montréal. Section des archives via Archives de Montréal (Ville de Montréal)
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13 juillet 1854 (indexed as 1854)
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Annonce à La Fontaine qu'il sera reçu Baronet par la Reine d'Angleterre. Titre basé sur le contenu de la pièce. Le document est en anglais. La pièce portait originellement le numéro 000767A.
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A handwritten letter on aged cream paper, written in ink in a formal letter layout with the address "Government House, Quebec, 13th July 1854" at the top. The body is a letter from an official informing the recipient that the Queen has been pleased to signify her intention to raise him to the dignity of Baronet, with a signature at the bottom right and the addressee block "To the Honble. the Inspector General of Canada" written at the lower left. A blue purple stamp reading "Société Historique de Montréal" and a small typed credit line appear near the bottom, along with handwritten reference numbers at the top.Described automatically by a vision model; may contain mistakes.
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Government HouseQuebec 1st July 1862Sir,I beg to inform you that the Queen has been pleased to signify her intention to raise you to the dignity of Baronet. I am much gratified in being honoured by Her Majesty's command to make this communication to you, and I trust that it will be agreeable to you to receive this recognition of the value attached to your public services.I have the honor to be Sir,Your obedient Servant,The Honble.Québec 13th July 1854I beg to inform you that the Queen has been pleased & dignify the attentions & raise you to the dignity of Baronet. I am much gratified as being honored by Her Majesty's command to make the communication to you, and I trust that it will be agreeable to you to receive this recognition of the value attached to your public services.I have the honor to be Sir Your obedient Servant ElginThe Honble Sir Louis Hippolyte La FontaineRead automatically; may contain mistakes.
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