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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Title | Immigration Correspondence, 1859-1860 |
| Author | Duignan, J; Wagner, William; Dixon, Thomas; Buchanan, Alexander Carlisle; Closter, Christopher O; Vankoughnet, P M; Hawke, A B |
| Date | 1859-1860 |
| Document Type | Correspondence; Report |
| Reference | R194-64-6-E, Volume 2392, Folder 5 |
| Library / Archive | Library and Archives Canada |
| Collection Name | Department of Agriculture: Immigration |
| Description | Letters discussing the opportunities available for Norwegian emigrants in Canada, returns of emigrant arrivals in Quebec, emigrant agent expenses, reports of activities and appointments, numbers of emigrants per country and on the work of interpreters. Includes German immigration pamphlet 'Auszug aus den Consolidirten Statuten von Canada'. |
| Series Description | Records created and maintained by the Immigration Branch of the Department of Agriculture. As immigration and colonization became increasingly important to the new Dominion government, the high volume of information flowing into and required from the Minister's office overwhelmed the docket system of record-keeping. |
| Theme(s) | Arrivals: Ports and Early Experiences; Politics, Legislation and Governance |
| Country (from) | Great Britain; Ireland; Norway; Germany; Sweden; Switzerland; Hungary; Italy; France; Belgium; Poland |
| Country (to) | Canada |
| Places | Quebec, Canada |
| Ports | Londonderry, Limerick, Ireland; Montreal, Quebec, Canada; Plymouth, England |
| Nationality | English; Irish; Scottish; Norwegian; German; Swedish; Swiss; Hungarian; Italian; French; Belgian; Polish; European |
| Ships | William & Joseph |
| People | Hope, Henry |
| Keywords | colonisation, agent, employment, shipping, wages, emigration |
| Language | English; German |
| Document(s) linked to |
Emigration Correspondence, 1859-1860 |
| Copyright | Library and Archives Canada |
