Strachan was the first Anglican Bishop for the Diocese of Toronto (1839-1867). He was also instrumental in the founding of the University of Trinity College in Toronto.
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Place: Toronto
From: John Toronto
To: Rev Adam Townley
Details: 2pp
Notes: A letter marked private, written by John Strachan, Bishop of Toronto. It is addressed to Reverend Adam Townley who was rector in Dunnville at the time, serving the parishes of Dunnville, Port Maitland, and South Cayuga in the Niagara District. Strachan discusses land titles in relation to a new church, and asks several questions to arrange travel. St. John the Evangelist church was built in South Cayuga and consecrated by Strachan in June 1846.
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