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Events from the year 1793 in Canada.
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With Louis XVI's execution, British feel "such sentiments of indignation and revenge" that if war begins, it will be most popular ever[3]
War will "preserve our most holy Religion [and] our Civil Constitution[...]from a total subversion by the enemies of Christianity, order, and subordination"[4]
Army wife in England glad her husband not called to war front as she nears childbirth, and hopes for transfer to Canada after his promotion[5]
Proclamation warns of those who "hold Seditious Discourses, or utter Treasonable Words, spread false News" etc. sparked by present regime in France[6]
French and English are used in House of Assembly, with bills written in one language to be translated into other, and in most, French deemed "authentic"[7]
Lone candidate for Quebec County wins seat in House without use of "coc[k]ades or liquor" in campaign (something "to be wished for" in elections)[8]
Advice to young members of House: "Above all things avoid bitterness of language, and terms of reproach; you meet not to revile, but to reason"[9]
Lt. Gov. Alured Clarke's proclamation advising Lower Canadians of letters of marque and benefit of convoy offered in war with France[10]
Considering him "as a Father," Canadians "repose the highest confidence in" Governor General Lord Dorchester, who has returned to Lower Canada[11]
Any Quebec Benevolent Society member who is too sick, blind, lame or old to work is entitled to 15s per week for 12 weeks and half that afterward[12]
Praise for Recollect Pére de Berey showing "beneficence and disinteressment" to Protestants, even allowing them to hold services in his church[13]
Chief Justice links piety and prosperity, citing France which, "after scoffing at Christianity,[...]tumbled down a kingdom[...]splendid for its wealth"[14]
"A Likely, Healthy, Stout Mulatto Young Man" for sale is "used to House-work[...]and is fit for any hard Labour"[15]
Suggestions regarding provincial affairs sent by U.C. official to Home Secretary Henry Dundas include domestic issues and relations with U.S.A.[16]
"It is highly expedient to abolish Slavery in this Province" - Upper Canada outlaws moving enslaved people into province[17]
With possible U.S. naval buildup on Lake Erie and their hostility toward Indigenous nations, Lt. Gov. Simcoe should stay aware of defence needs[18]
Simcoe's long assessment of military assets and needs on lower Great Lakes includes suggestion that Toronto Harbour be developed first[19]
In message to "Western Indians," Simcoe reviews history of British respect for Indigenous land rights and independence[20]
Simcoe will maintain long-time practice of supplying food to Indigenous people "to rescue the Savage from[...]his own debauchery and[...]our Traders"[21]
Simcoe acknowledges importance of Joseph Brant who, though critical, is "attached" to British second only to Indigenous independence[22]
Bennington, Vermont resident invites Thomas Jefferson to join in seeking grant of 2 million acres in U.C., citing great population increase[23]
En route to Detroit, Simcoe party stops at Six Nations of the Grand River and is struck by its appearance and women's singing (Note: "squaws" used)[24]
Settlers encouraged to kill wolves and bears within 5 miles of settlements and bring heads for reward (£1 per wolf and 10s per bear)[25]
Four "associates" are granted township (Glanford) in Lincoln County for settlement of dozens of farmers, with petitioner receiving 1,200 acres[26]
Twelve veteran junior officers are granted 1,000 acres each (except one getting 1,500 acres) near Burlington Bay[27]
Elizabeth Simcoe says Indigenous people canoeing "with that inexpressible care and composure[...]is the prettiest sight imaginable"[28]
Elizabeth Simcoe describes "canvas house" in which she gave birth in January, calling it "remarkably warm" and "so very quiet"[29]
Map: Upper Canada divided into counties[30]
Painting of Toronto Harbour shows ships firing salute[31]
Alarmed at frigate (British, it turns out) in Halifax Harbour entrance, infantry and artillery fall in and militia assembles in 30 minutes[32]
Sermon on Ten Commandments includes ban under 6th Commandment on slander and "suggesting evil," and under 8th on any effort to "equalize all"[33]
Pictou Presbyterian minister asks synod to send ministers to preach, some in English and others in Gaelic[34]
Wilmot residents ask on behalf of community to receive land unfit for farming, as clearing it will expose them to winds and "injurious fogs"[35]
Man experienced with pineapple stoves, greenhouses, orchards and gardens, and farm implements, fences, soils etc., seeks employment[36]
Edward Winslow says N.B. inhabitants are gradually extending "their cultivation," towns have good markets and farmers live comfortably[37]
"Such is the spirit of loyalty in this Infant City" - Saint John residents feel defiant when French privateer is spotted in Bay of Fundy[38]
Lieutenant Governor's directive forbids anyone to bother Indigenous people on Inmans Island, where they have made all improvements[39]
In "Indian school" at Woodstock, girls and boys age 9–17, having "been Disappointed in the English School," improve their pronunciation and reading[40]
Insolvent debtor with family asks House of Assembly for relief after one of his creditors refuses to allow his release from jail[41]
Fisher from Fortune Bay, Newfoundland says its fishery has increased in size nearly to pre-war level, along with number of fishers and residents[42]
Another committee witness says poverty causes many Newfoundland fishers to want to move to Canada, and departures would greatly serve fishery[43]
Legend of L'Enfant perdu on French River near Lake Nipissing says drowned child could be heard moaning for days after he disappeared in water[44]
Long description of layout of fur trade base and its commerce at Grand Portage on Lake Superior[45]
London trader reports to Detroit trader that fur market has collapsed and with it need for "Indian Goods" to exchange for furs[46]
"Most abounding in all the north west" - Long list of mammals (including grizzly), birds and fish (including sturgeon) in Assiniboine River valley[47]
Alexander Mackenzie on his problems with Indigenous helpers, dissatisfied colleagues, and his life "deprived of every comfort"[48]
Alexander Mackenzie arrives at salt water to find local people "troublesome" and then "hostile," but "a reconciliation" follows[49]
Mackenzie describes coastal village's house "of devotion or sacrifice," with massive 12-ft. posts carved into human figures and supporting ridge poles[50]
George Vancouver says people of Queen Charlotte Sound have "a lively genius" and are "great humourists" despite women's "hideous [lip] distortion"[51]
St. Pierre and Miquelon surrender to British forces without firing from 8-gun harbour battery that "might have given us some trouble"[52]
Calling Inuit outside their congregation "deeply rooted in the habitual practice of every vice," Labrador missionaries itemize their "wicked ways"[53]
Little-known facts about Marat's and Robespierre's British connections[54]
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