Discrete Item F2239 - Confidential Memorandum

Title and statement of responsibility area

Title proper

Confidential Memorandum

Level of description

Discrete Item

Dates of creation area

Date(s)

  • [ca. 1838] (Creation)
    Creator
    Lambton, John George, 1st Earl of Durham

Physical description area

Physical description

0.02 m of textual records

Archival description area

Name of creator

(1792-1840)

Biographical history

British Statesman, Governor-General of Canada for five months in 1838. Educated at Eton, served in the Dragoon Guards for two years. Strong Liberal advocating parliamentary reform. Created Baron Durham in 1828, and Earl in 1833. Ambassador-... »

Scope and content

Confidential Memorandum regarding Durham's actions while Governor-General of Canada, viz: The Ordinance, The Proclamation, his Return to England.

Notes area

Language of material

  • English

Location of originals

2999 (Durham)

Restrictions on access

Open

Terms governing use, reproduction, and publication

Copyright restrictions may apply.

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Location (use this to request the file)

  • Folder: 2999 (Durham)