On the intention of the imperial government to unite the provinces of British North America : and a review of some events which took place during the session of the provincial Parliament in 1854 in Quebec / by Henry Taylor. Toronto : 1858. 117 pages
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Canada — Politics and government — 1841-1867.
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General union of all the British provinces of North America London : Printed by W. Clowes, 1824. 43, 20, 16 pages ; 22 cm.
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Consists of 3 pamphlets. Each pamphlet mentioned in the Contents is paged separately and has its own t.pages but with no mention of its author. Title-page of pamphlets no. 2 and 3 have date 1824. Inscribed below Contents is the office held in Canada by the a
Sewell, Jonathan, 1766-1839. Plan for a general legislative union of the British provinces in North America
Stuart, J. (James), 1780-1853. Remarks on a plan entituled, "A plan for a general legislative union of the British provinces in North America.".!
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Canada — Politics and government — 1791-1837.
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The confederation of the British North American provinces ; their past history and future ... with a map and suggestions in reference to the true and only practicable route from the Atlantic to the Pacific ocean / by Thomas Rawlings. London : Sampson Low, Son, and Marston, 1865. 244 pages
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Canada — History — Confederation, 1867.
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The proposed B.N.A. confederation : a reply to Mr. Penny's reasons why it should not be imposed upon the colonies by imperial legislation / by George Henry Macaulay. Montreal : Daily News, 1867. 13 pages
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Penny, Edward Goff, 1820-1881. The proposed British North American confederation.
Canada — History — Confederation, 1867
Canada — Politics and government — 1841-1867.
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Remarks upon the proposed federation of the provinces / by a Nova Scotian. Halifax : J. Bowes, 1864. 16 pages
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Canada — History — Confederation, 1867.
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An examination of the proposed union of the North American provinces / by Judge Marshall. Halifax : MacNab & Shaffer, 1865. 71 pages
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Canada — History — Confederation, 1867.
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Speeches and addresses chiefly on the subject of British-American union / by Thomas D'Arcy McGee. London : Chapman and Hall, 1865. viii, 308 pages ; 21 cm.
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Canada — Politics and government — 1841-1867
Great Britain — Colonies — America.
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Speech delivered by the Hon. J.W. Johnston, in the House of Assembly of Nova Scotia, on the 10th Feb. 1854, on introducing resolutions affirming the benefit of the union or confederation of the British North American colonies ... and a recent letter of th / by J.W. Johnston. Halifax : Macnab & Schaffer, 1865. 34 pages
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Canada — History — Confederation, 1867.
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Mr. Howe's speech on the union of the colonies / by Joseph Howe. Halifax : 1854.
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From: (The British North American, Halifax. Vol. No. 20, 67, 75. May 24, June 9, June 28, 1854.
Canada — History — Confederation, 1867.
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A speech on the union of the colonies and organization of the empire : delivered in the Nova Scotia legislature, 1854, by the Hon. Joseph Howe : to which is added a review, by the Hon. Francis Hincks ... together with Mr. Howe's letter in reply to Mr. Hin / by Joseph Howe. Pictou : E.M. MacDonald, 1855. 79 pages
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Canada — History — Confederation, 1867.
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Observations upon a union of the colonies of British North America / by P.S. Hamilton. Halifax : English and Blackadar, 1855. 51 pages
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Canada — Politics and government — 1841-1867
Canada — Economic conditions — To 1867.
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Confederation, or, The political and parliamentary history of Canada : from the conference at Quebec in October, 1864, to the admission of British Columbia, in July, 1871 / by John Hamilton Gray. Toronto : Copp, Clark, 1872. 2 v.
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Tables. Includes index.
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Canada — History — 1867-
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The Crown and the confederation : three letters to the Hon. John Alexander McDonald, attorney general for Upper Canada / by a backwoodsman. Montreal : J. Lovell, 1864. 36 pages
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Finis coronat?
Canada — Politics and government — 1841-1867.
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The union of the provinces of British North America / by Joseph Cauchon ; translated by George Henry Macaulay. Quebec : Hunter, Rose, 1865. 154 pages ; 21 cm.
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Canada — Politics and government — 1841-1867.
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Canada. Dept. of the Secretary of State
Return to an address of the House of Commons, dated 27th February, 1871, for copies of all correspondence that has taken place between the Dominion and local government of New Brunswick, since 1st July, 1867, relating to unadjusted claims of the province / Pr. by order of Parliament. Ottawa, pr. by I.B. Taylor, 1871. 6 pages 1 l.
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New Brunswick — Politics and government — 1867-
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On the position of a constitutional governor under responsible government / by Alpheus Todd. Ottawa : 1878.
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Governors general — Canada
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The speech of the Rt. Hon. Lord John Russell, in the House of Commons, Feb. 8, 1850, on colonial policy, with a view to promote the general wealth and population of the colonies and their capacity for self-government / by John Russell. London : J. Ridgway, 1850. 68 pages
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Great Britain — Colonies — America.
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A reply to the report of the Earl of Durham / by a colonist. London : R. Bentley, 1839. 91 pages
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Canada — Politics and government. — 1837-1838.
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The colonial policy of Lord John Russell's administration / by Earl Grey. 2nd ed. London : R. Bentley, 1853. 2 v. ; 23 cm.
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Great Britain — Colonies — America.
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The report and despatches of the Earl of Durham, Her Majesty's high commissioner and Governor-General of British North America / by John George Lambton Durham. London : Ridgways, 1839. 423 pages
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Buller, Charles, 1806-1848
Lucas, Charles, Sir, 1853-1931.
Canada — History — Rebellion, 1837-1838
Canada — Politics and government — 1837-1838.
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Canada. General Commission of Enquiry for Crown Lands and Emigration
Minutes of evidence taken under the direction of a General Commission of Enquiry, for Crown Lands and Emigration : appointed on the 21st June, 1838, by the Earl of Durham, High Commissioner, and Governor General of Her Majesty's colonies in North America / Charles Buller, chief commissioner. Quebec, Lower Canada : Printed by J.C. Fisher and W. Kemble, 1839. 414 pages in various pagings ; 31 cm.
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Buller, Charles, 1806-1848
Durham, John George Lambton, Earl of, 1792-1840.
Fisher, J. C. (Québec, Québec)
Kemble, W. (Québec, Québec)
Canada, Lower — History
Canada, Upper — History
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Brougham and Vaux, Henry Peter Brougham
Lord Brougham's speech in the House of Lords, ... Jan. 18, 1838, upon Canada / by Henry Peter Brougham. 2nd ed. London : J. Ridgway and Sons, 1838. 61 pages
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An essay on the re-construction of Her Majesty's government in Canada London : E. Wilson, 1839. 115 pages
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War of 1812, first series : containing a full and detailed narrative of the operations of the Right Division of the Canadian Army / by Major Richardson. Brockville, Ont. : 1842. 182 pages ; 22 cm.
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First of a series of historical narrative for the use of schools in Canada--pages [1] (1st groupages Place of publication from Sabin.
United States — History — War of 1812.
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An inquiry into the merits of the principal naval actions, between Great-Britain and the United States : comprising an account of all British and American ships of war, reciprocally captured and destroyed, since the 18th of June 1812 / by William James. Halifax : Printed for the author, by Anthony H. Holland, 1816. 102 pages ; 21 cm.
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Expanded edition published 1817 under the title: A full and correct account of the chief naval occurrences of the late war between Great-Britain and the United States of America ... Errata: pages [iv].
United States — History — War of 1812 — Naval operations
Canada — History — War of 1812 — Naval operations
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