Identity area
Reference code
CA OTUTF MS COLL 00143 2B Annex
Title
Henry D. Townshend Papers
Date(s)
- 1838 (Creation)
Level of description
Manuscript Collection
Extent and medium
1 box (16 letters)
Context area
Name of creator
Biographical history
Henry D. Townshend was a militia commander on the Niagara Frontier in 1838.
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Scope and content
The collection consists of correspondence chiefly addressed to Colonel Townshend relaying instructions and information relative to quelling the rebels and supporters of William Lyon Mackenzie. Correspondents include Sir George Arthur, W.B. Robinson and Colonel T. Halkett.
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Conditions governing access
Material may be requested in person at the Fisher Library Reference Desk, or in advance using our online stack retrieval request form: https://aeon.library.utoronto.ca
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Language of material
- English
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Thomas Fisher Rare Book Library, University of Toronto