Letter from Charles Fitzpatrick to Wilfrid Laurier, May 26, 1878

Description
Creators
Fitzpatrick, Charles, Correspondent
Laurier, Wilfrid
, Recipient
Media Type
Text
Item Type
Correspondence
Description
Handwritten and signed letter from Charles Fitzpatrick to Wilfrid Laurier on May 26, 1878. Fitzpatrick supports Edward Roche as Supervisor of Cullers in Quebec.
Notes
Wilfrid Laurier (1841-1919) was Canada's eighth Prime Minister, holding office 1896-1911. Laurier was born in St. Lin, Quebec. He received a law degree from McGill University in 1864, and practiced law in Montreal and Arthabaskville from 1864-1896. Wilfrid Laurier was Liberal party leader from 1887 until his death in 1919.

Transcribed by Katherine Karpiak in June 2013.
Date of Original
May 26, 1878
Dimensions
Width: 12.5 cm
Height: 20 cm
Subject(s)
Local identifier
S706_2.6
Collection
Sir Wilfrid Laurier Collection
Language of Item
English
Copyright Statement
Public domain: Copyright has expired according to Canadian law. No restrictions on use.
Recommended Citation
Wilfrid Laurier University Archives & Special Collections
Reproduction Notes
S706 Disc2
Contact
Wilfrid Laurier University Library
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Full Text

1878

Quebec 26 mai

Chs. Fitzpatrick

R 28

[?] [?]

In favor of M. Roche

& [?] Petitions

(Page 2)

Quebec

26th May/78

Private

My dear Mr. Laurier –

re Supervisorship at Quebec

Referring to the conversation had with you at Quebec respecting the appointment of a person to the position of Supervisor of Culler’s at Quebec I wish to repeat my earnest request that in the event of a change Mr Edward Roche of this City should be appointed –

Enclosed

(Page 2)

Enclosed you will find Petitions signed by the Chief lumber firms of this city & also of Ottawa – If you require anything let me [?] & I will procure it for you Notice among others the name of J. Connolly.

If I have any claims upon you or the party I should wish to use them now Mr Roche is eminently fitted for the position This appointment will [?] [?] satisfaction

Yours truly

Charles Fitzpatrick

P.S. You will be careful not to [?] Petitions mislaid

C.F.P.

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