Return to an Address From the Legislative Assembly, to His Excellency the Governor General, Dated the 21st Ultimo, Praying His Excellency to Cause to ... of Lands (if Any) Leased, Sold, or Agre - Softcover
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Excerpt from Return to an Address From the Legislative Assembly, to His Excellency the Governor General, Dated the 21st Ultimo, Praying His Excellency to Cause to Be Laid Before the House: A Statement, With Plans and Description of Lands (if Any) Leased, Sold, or Agreed to Be Leased or Sold to the Hudson Bay Company, or the Agent, on the North Shore of Lakes Huron and Superior
With regard to the effect and force of conveyance obtained from the Indians, it will be observed, on examining the accompanying copy of letter from General Gage to Captain Stevenson, dated 8th April, 1771, that the Crown forbade the purchase or acquirement of land from the Indians by the whites. By Royal Proclamation, dated 7th October, 1763, an extract from which 1s also attached, the Crown reserved to itself alone the right to purchase territory from the Indians, and prohibited sales being made to any other parties whatsoever.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book focuses on land disputes between the Hudson Bay Company and the Canadian government in the 19th century. It examines the historical context of these land claims, particularly the significance of an 1824 agreement between the two parties. The author explores the complex negotiations and legal battles that ensued, shedding light on the broader issue of Indigenous land rights and the role of the Hudson Bay Company in shaping Canada's colonial history. The book offers valuable insights into the complexities of land ownership, resource extraction, and the often-overlooked impact of colonial policies on Indigenous communities. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781390332612_0
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