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Petition of the people

DateApproximately 1842

Names

Unknown (author)

Format

Ephemera

Subject

Capital and capitol

Politics and government

Medium

Fliers (printed matter)

Dimensions2 Pages. ; 33 x 21 cm

Language

CollectionBaldwin Collection of Canadiana

Usage Rights Public Domain (Learn More)

Call Number / Accession NumberCA-1842-UPPER-SB

Country:Canada

Historical location:Upper Canada

Province or state:Ontario

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