From John Douglas Sutherland Campbell, Marquess of Lorne (later 9th Duke of Argyll), Governor-General of Canada, Government House, Ottowa, 9 Dec. 1878
File
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.8782/I/32
Scope and Contents
Disturbances by 'communistic agitators' among railway workers has led the Canadian government to consider raising a permanent military force, to be led by British officers; suggests overall command should go to the general commanding the Dominion Militia, Sir Selby Smyth.
Dates
- Creation: 9 Dec. 1878
Creator
- Campbell, John Douglas Sutherland, 1845-1914 (9th Duke of Argyll and Governor General of Canada) (Person)
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Language of Materials
English
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