British officer and Government official of Canada. Born in Scotland, he joined the British army and rose to the rank of Brigadier-General. In 1785, he was appointed Commissary-General of the British troops in Canada and Lieutenant-Governor of the Province of Québec. He held these two posts until his death.
British officer and Government official of Canada. Born in Scotland, he joined the British army and rose to the rank of Brigadier-General. In 1785, he was appointed Commissary-General of the British troops in Canada and Lieutenant-Governor of the Province of Québec. He held these two posts until his death.
Bio by: Guy Gagnon
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