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1851 (Feb) from Duncan Finlayson to Rev. John Smithurst
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FC 3213 L55 019.069
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February 14, 1851 (Creation)
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- Finlayson, Duncan
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One sheet of paper with integral address, originally sealed with red wax.
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(ca. 1796-1862)
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1839 - 1844 Hudson's Bay Company Chief Factor at Fort Garry in charge of the Red River district. Finlayson moved to Lachine where he served as an HBC Agent in the district of Montreal nearly continuously from 1844-1859, upon which time he retired.
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Place: Red River Settlement
From: Duncan Finlayson, Hudson's Bay House, Lachine
To: Reverend John Smithurst
Details: 2pp
Notes: In the letter, Duncan Finlayson advises John Smithurst of the subscription cost of two papers and the possible cost even if Smithurst thought he stopped the subscription.
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Bruce Peel Special Collections is part of the University of Alberta Libraries.
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- Smithurst, John (Subject)
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