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Rebellion of 1837-38 in Niagara

A letter by J.W. Clark of Buffalo describing the events after the Caroline incident, January 15, 1838

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Title

A letter by J.W. Clark of Buffalo describing the events after the Caroline incident, January 15, 1838

Description

A letter addressed to B. Burwell, M.D., Buffalo, from J.W. Clark, dated January 15, 1838. The letter describes the events around Navy Island during the aftermath of William Lyon McKenzie’s failed rebellion in Upper Canada, when the rebels retreated to Navy Island in the Niagara River.

Creator

Clark, J.W.

Date

January 15, 1838

Subject

Burwell, Bryant--Correspondence
Ontario--History--1791-1841
Canada--History--Rebellion, 1837-1838

Source

Burwell-Clark-Glenny Family Fonds, 1817-1878, RG 668, Archives and Special Collection, Brock University Library.

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