The First State Trial in Lower Canada

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Title
The First State Trial in Lower Canada
Abstract
A summary of the proceedings at the trial of David McLane, a Scottish-born merchant from the United States. McLane was hanged at Quebec City on 21 July 1797 for treason, after being found guilty of spying for Revolutionary France which was at war with Great Britain since 1793.
Publication
Transactions of the Women`s Canadian Historical Society of Ottawa
Pages
136-146
Date
1928
Language
en
Citation
Col. DeSalaberry, René. “The First State Trial in Lower Canada.” Transactions of the Women`s Canadian Historical Society of Ottawa (1928): 136–146.
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