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Documents Relating to the Constitutional History of Canada 1759-1791, Part I

By Arthur G. Sir Doughty, Adam Shortt

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The anthology 'Documents Relating to the Constitutional History of Canada 1759-1791, Part I' artfully collates pivotal texts that illuminate the formative stages of Canada's constitutional framework. This collection spans a crucial thirty-year period post-French and Indian War, highlighting the shift from colonial entities to a nascent nation navigating British imperial influence. The selected documents exhibit an array of legislative styles and narratives, capturing the tension between colonial aspirations and imperial governance. With its breadth of primary sources, this volume serves as an indispensable resource for understanding the evolving political landscape and contextualizing the complex legal transformations of the era. The editors, Arthur G. Sir Doughty and Adam Shortt, renowned scholars in their fields, bring their expert vision and extensive research acumen to curate this collection. Their work aligns with a broader historical endeavor to illuminate the socio-political constructs that shaped Canada, engaging with key cultural discourses and constitutional precedents. This anthology is informed by, and contributes to, ongoing academic dialogues on post-colonialism and constitutional development. The distinct, varied backgrounds of the source authors, reflective of diverse colonial and British perspectives, enrich the tapestry of Canadian history presented in this volume. Offering unparalleled access to foundational documents, this collection is a must-read for historians, legal scholars, and those keen on understanding the intricacies of Canadian governance. It allows readers to engage deeply with historical narratives and fosters a dynamic understanding through a multiplicity of perspectives. This work not only provides valuable insights into the period but also encourages a robust dialogue between the historical voices within, contributing significantly to the study of constitutional history in Canada.

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GenreHistory, Literary Classics

Length34 hrs 35 mins

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FormateBook with Audio

Publish dateAug 16, 2022

LanguageEnglish

1Introduction

2PREFACE TO SECOND EDITION

3INTRODUCTION

4ARTICLES OF CAPITULATION, QUEBEC.[1]

5(Translation)[2]

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6ARTICLES OF CAPITULATION, MONTREAL.[3]

7(Translation)[4]

8COMMISSION AS JUDGE TO JACQUES ALLIER[5]

9(Translation.)

10PLACART DE SON EXCELLENCE MONSIEUR LE GÉNÉRAL AMHERST[6]

11(Translation).

12Ordinance Establishing Military Courts.[7]

13(Translation.)

14GENERAL MURRAY&#x27;S REPORT OF THE STATE OF THE GOVERNMENT OF QUEBEC IN CANADA JUNE 5th, 1762.[9]

15COL. BURTON&#x27;S REPORT OF THE STATE OF THE GOVERNMENT OF THREE RIVERS.[12]

16GENERAL GAGE&#x27;S REPORT OF THE STATE OF THE GOVERNMENT OF MONTREAL

17TREATY OF PARIS 1763.[13]

18(Translation.)[14]

19PAPERS RELATING TO THE ESTABLISHMENT OF CIVIL GOVERNMENT IN THE TERRITORIES CEDED TO BRITAIN BY THE TREATY OF 1763.[15]

20Lords of Trade to Egremont, with Report:

21Egremont to the Lords of Trade.[21]

22No. 9 A.

23Inclosure in No 10

24Lords of Trade to Halifax.[26]

25PROCEEDINGS IN THE PRIVY COUNCIL.[27]

26REPORT ON COMMISSIONS FOR GOVERNORS.[29]

27Halifax to Lords Commissioners for Trade and Plantations

28BY THE KING.[32]

29EGREMONT TO GOVERNOR MURRAY.[38]

30PASSING GOVERNORS&#x27; COMMISSIONS.[39]

31ADDITIONAL CLAUSES IN NEW COMMISSIONS.[40]

32COMMISSION OF CAPTAIN-GENERAL &amp; GOVERNOR IN CHIEF OF THE PROVINCE OF QUEBEC.[42]

33INSTRUCTIONS TO GOVERNOR MURRAY.[43]

34ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING CIVIL COURTS.[45]

35Governor Murray to the Earl of Halifax.[54]

36PRESENTMENTS OF THE GRAND JURY OF QUEBEC.[58]

37STATEMENT BY FRENCH JURORS IN REFERENCE TO THE FOREGOING PRESENTMENTS.[62]

38(Translation)

39ADDRESS OF FRENCH CITIZENS TO THE KING REGARDING THE LEGAL SYSTEM[67]

40(Translation)

41ORDINANCE OF NOV. 6th 1764[71]

42GOVERNOR MURRAY TO THE LORDS OF TRADE.[72]

43PETITION OF THE QUEBEC TRADERS.[76]

44PETITION OF THE LONDON MERCHANTS.[80]

45REPORT OF ATTY. AND SOL. GEN. RE STATUS OF ROMAN CATHOLIC SUBJECTS.[81]

46REPORT TO THE LORDS OF THE COMMITTEE FOR PLANTATION AFFAIRS, ON SEVERAL PAPERS RELATIVE TO ORDINANCES &amp; CONSTITUTIONS MADE BY THE GOVERNOR OF QUEBEC.

47REPRESENTATION OF THE BOARD OF TRADE, TO THE KING&#x27;S MOST EXCELLENT MAJESTY.[90]

48REPORT OF ATTORNEY AND SOLICITOR GENERAL REGARDING THE CIVIL GOVERNMENT OF QUEBEC.[96]

49No 9

50ACTING GOVERNOR IRVING TO THE LORDS OF TRADE.[107]