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Letter from Lord Elgin to his wife

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Date:

26 February 1847

Reference:

R977-1747-4-E, Volume number: 18

Type of material:

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Archives / Collections and Fonds

Item ID number:

4030071

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James Bruce, Earl of Elgin and Kincardine, and family fonds

James Bruce, Earl of Elgin and Kincardine, and family - Private Life

Lady Mary Louisa Lambton Bruce

Letters from Lord Elgin to his wife

Letter from Lord Elgin to his wife
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Date(s):

26 February 1847

Place:

[Monklands, Quebec]

Place of creation:

Québec (Province)

Extent:

pages 179-343

Language of material:

English

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Letter written between the 26 Frebruary and the 27 March. Somes pages are cut. Lord Henry Grey is refered to as "King Henry" and "K.H.". Lord Elgin conveys his feelings and thoughts on their relationship and separation. Elections at Montreal and possible disturbances. Furnishings at Monklands. Expenses of the Governor General's office. Household staff. Relationship between attitudes towards the Governor General and maintaining the prestige of the office. Modes of transportation. Oratorio at Montreal. Comments on Lord Cathcart's removal from office. Lord Elgin's routine activities. Plans and arrangements for Lady Elgin's trip to Canada. Governing the Colony and state of the Government and politics on Lord Elgin's arrival. Efforts to give the French Canadians a fair share in the Government. Influence of Lord Durham on Lord Elgin's success. Expenses paid by Sir Charles Metcalfe. Household provisions. Lord Elgin relies on reports of comments on his proceedings obtained by his wife from Lady Grey. Appointment of Major Thomas Edmund Campbell as Civil Secretary.

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MSS0129

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Private
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[Consultation90 Open]

Volume [R977]

[Consultation 90 Open]

18 File number 3

[Consultation 90 Open]

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