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Journal of the Siege of Quebec [textual record]

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Date:

1775-1776.

Reference:

R5404-0-6-E, Volume number: 1--2

Type of material:

Textual material

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Archives / Collections and Fonds

Item ID number:

179127

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Journal of the Siege of Quebec
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Date(s):

1775-1776.

Place of creation:

No place, unknown, or undetermined

Extent:

2 cm of textual records.

Language of material:

English

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This journal provides a daily record of military events between 6 December 1775 and 7 May 1776 when Americans invaded the colony, trying to wrest Canada from British control. The town of Quebec was then surrounded by troops led by Benedict Arnold and Richard Montgomery. The arrival of British reinforcements in May 1776 caused the retreat of the invaders. The journal presents the point of view of the British defenders.

Although the first pages are missing, it was possible to attribute the journal to Thomas Ainslie, who volunteered for service with the militia and held the rank of captain during the siege by the Americans.

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Ainslie, Thomas

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Ainslie, Thomas : Born in Scotland, Thomas Ainslie began his career in Quebec as James Murray's agent in charge of the king's posts, 1760. From 1762 until 1799, he was collector of customs in Quebec. He also pursued a career as a merchant. He retired to England in 1799.

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General note:

Received in 2000 from Madam Maggie Oliphant, Victoria.

Citation/reference note:

The text of the journal has been published in 'Canada preserved. The Journal of Captain Thomas Ainslie', edited by Sheldon S. Cohen (New York University Press, 1968).

Related material:

Another version of the journal exists in MG23-B7.

Source:

Private

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2000-01003-2
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Volume [R5404] 1--2

[Consultation 90 Open]

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