Return to an Address from the Legislative Assembly, to His Excellency the Governor General, Dated the 21st Ultimo, Praying His Excellency to Cause to ... of Lands (If Any) Leased, Sold, or Agre - Softcover
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Tracking the long road of a northern post: government, company, and land from 1824 to 1866
This nonfiction work presents the correspondence and official notes surrounding the Hudson Bay Company’s holdings at Sault Ste. Marie. It reveals how military, colonial, and Treasury authorities debated possession, payment, and land grants across decades, with letters and memoranda that illuminate policy decisions and their practical effects.
- Primary-source materials tell the story through dated letters and official replies
- Key figures include Bathurst, Maitland, Dalhousie, and McGillivray, among others
- Explains how land grants, compensation claims, and administration evolved over time
- Provides context for how northern posts were managed amid changing imperial and colonial powers
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book focuses on land disputes between the Hudson Bay Company and the Canadian government in the 19th century. It examines the historical context of these land claims, particularly the significance of an 1824 agreement between the two parties. The author explores the complex negotiations and legal battles that ensued, shedding light on the broader issue of Indigenous land rights and the role of the Hudson Bay Company in shaping Canada's colonial history. The book offers valuable insights into the complexities of land ownership, resource extraction, and the often-overlooked impact of colonial policies on Indigenous communities. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781390332612_0
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