Letter from John MacDonald, Adjutant-General, the Horse Guards
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Has submitted Arthur's letter to the General Commanding in Chief, and is directed to inform him that Lieutenant F.L. Arthur has been appointed his aide-de-camp to accompany him to Canada. L.S.
Commission of John George (Lambton), Earl of Durham
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As Captain General and Governor in Chief of Upper Canada.Signed by Edwards, with Privy Seal attached.
Proclamation by Sir George Arthur
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Regarding the outrage committed by United States citizens against the British steamboat Sir Robert Peel, and appealing to the populace to refrain from acts of violence or revenge. "Upper Canada Gazette Extraordinary, Toronto, Thursday, May 31, 1838." Printed.
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To John Braden of the Township of Hamilton and Mary Ann Wallace of Cobourg. Issued under Letters Patent granted to Sir George Arthur, and signed by him.
Resolution of the House Assembly Upper Canada (5th Session 13th Parliament)
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"in relation to His Excellency Sir George Arthur's Administration of the Government; with the Speaker's Letter communicating the same, and His Excellency's reply thereto." Printed by Order of the House of Assembly, 30th December, 1839.
Despatch number sixty seven from Lord John Russell
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Expresses the satisfaction of the Colonial Office with the Resolutions of the two Houses of the Upper Canadian Legislature expressive of their confidence in Sir George. L.S.
Letter from John MacDonald, Adjutant-General
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Informs Arthur that he has been appointed a Major General of the Army of Canada, without pay. Requests him to state on what date and by what ship he will sail for Canada. L.S.
"After District General Order".
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Lieutenant Governor Arthur announces the repulse and defeat of invaders at the "Battle of the Windmill" at Prescott. Signed by Colonel Colley L.L. Foster, Assistant Adjutant General Printed.
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Discusses the time of Arthur's departure from Upper Canada, the proclamation of the Union and commends him for his devotion to the public service in the colony. L.S. Duplicate, separate.
Commision of Sir George Arthur
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Commission of Sir George Arthur, granting him the local rank of Major General in Canada only. Signed by Lord Glenelg and Queen Victoria.