Autograph Letter Signed. Letter Head: House of Commons , Canada. Crest]. Ottawa, 25th Nov. 1893

[Autograph]. BOURINOT, Sir John George

Published by Autograph Letter, Ottawa

~ ~ ~ "Dear Senator, I do not quite understand what you require, for your letter is so expansive that it covers numerous books. I expect you intend to confine your self to the principles of government as worked out in this country. I send you my latest publication which contains comparisons between our Canadian & the American principles of government. The bibliography at the close will show you the books written on the subject. In the Royal Society Transactions for 1890, Volume III you will see another work "Canadian Studies in Comparative Politics" witch may of be of service. You have it of course in your library. Since you as Senator receive copies of the Transactions. Yours sincerely, JG Bourinot" Nova Scotia-born civil servant & historian, Sir John George Bourinot (1837- 1902) was writing in his position of Chief Clerk of the House of Commons of Ottawa. He held this prominent position for twenty-two years, from 1880 to his passing in 1902. He was a founding member of the Royal Society of Canada and sometime president. Sir Bourinot was a prolific writer particularly on governance and constitutional law but also on history of Nova Scotia. Writer and poet, Arthur Bourinot (1893-1969) was Sir George Bourinot's son. Four page letter hand-written on two, clear writing, printed on colour embossed letter head, fine condition. Seller Inventory # 43572

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Title: Autograph Letter Signed. Letter Head: House ...
Publisher: Autograph Letter, Ottawa
Binding: Hardcover