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LevelFile
Finding Number (Click this to view full catalogue structure)JC19/2/1-8
TitleCorrespondence and transcripts of correspondence relating to Canadian affairs, 1899-1904
Extent13 items
Date1904-[early 20th century]
DescriptionCorrespondence, copy, typescript transcripts and extracts of correspondence between Joseph Chamberlain [as Sec of State for the Colonies, 1895-1903], Lord Minto [Gilbert John M. K. Elliot, 4th Earl of Minto: Governor-General of Canada, 1898-1904], political colleagues [Herbert Henry Asquith MP and Sir Gilbert M. Parker MP], Canadian Government ministers [M. J. Fielding, Canadian Minister of Finance], and unofficial correspondents relating to Canadian affairs including Canadian domestic political matters [preferential trade, and attitudes amongst Canadian politicians towards Chamberlain's proposals, elections and formation of new administration]; Alaska Boundary Question; proposals relating to military organisation [appointments of imperial officers]; and articles in the press concerning Canada; with photograph of town of Chamberlain in north-west of Canada
Access StatusOpen
Physical DescriptionTypescript transcripts of correspondence bear same number as originals

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