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... proclamation was issued 23 July , 1870 Rupert's land formed into a province , named Manitoba ; Mr. Adams G. A. Archibald named the first governor Canada defences loan act passed · • Aug. " . 9 Aug. Disputes with the United States ...
... proclamation was issued 23 July , 1870 Rupert's land formed into a province , named Manitoba ; Mr. Adams G. A. Archibald named the first governor Canada defences loan act passed · • Aug. " . 9 Aug. Disputes with the United States ...
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... . July , President Grant's proclamation against Fenian raids into Canada " " 13 Oct. 15 Dec. 29 19 Jan. 1871 Letter from Mr. Gladstone announcing early release of Fenian convicts The convicts released FIR 17 FRA FIRE - ARMS ( p . 297.
... . July , President Grant's proclamation against Fenian raids into Canada " " 13 Oct. 15 Dec. 29 19 Jan. 1871 Letter from Mr. Gladstone announcing early release of Fenian convicts The convicts released FIR 17 FRA FIRE - ARMS ( p . 297.
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... Proclamation of the emperor respecting changes in the constitution 24 April , Conspiracy against the emperor's life detected ; Baurie ( aged 22 ) and others arrested , " " " " 31 " " about 30 April , Plebiscite to ascertain whether the ...
... Proclamation of the emperor respecting changes in the constitution 24 April , Conspiracy against the emperor's life detected ; Baurie ( aged 22 ) and others arrested , " " " " 31 " " about 30 April , Plebiscite to ascertain whether the ...
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... Proclamation of general Trochu , saying that the defence of the capital is assured , 6 Sept. The police dismissed , and replaced by national guards 6 Sept. Proffered services of the Orleans princes again declined 6 Sept . ,, The ...
... Proclamation of general Trochu , saying that the defence of the capital is assured , 6 Sept. The police dismissed , and replaced by national guards 6 Sept. Proffered services of the Orleans princes again declined 6 Sept . ,, The ...
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... Proclamation of Gambetta calling on the army to avenge the dishonour at Metz FRANCO - PRUSSIAN WAR . The origin of this dreadful series of sanguinary conflicts is ascribed to the jealousy of the emperor of the French of the greatly ...
... Proclamation of Gambetta calling on the army to avenge the dishonour at Metz FRANCO - PRUSSIAN WAR . The origin of this dreadful series of sanguinary conflicts is ascribed to the jealousy of the emperor of the French of the greatly ...
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