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1753 in Canada

1753 in Canada

Historical events in Canada

Events from the year 1753 in Canada.

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"It was not for a port or two in Nova Scotia, but for all North America" - British end boundary talks when French claim entire Ohio River[3]

Optimistic letter describes French forces and objectives in New York, Nova Scotia and all British colonies (Note: anti-Protestant comment)[4]

Secretary of State orders governors to "use their best Endeavours to repel Force by Force" if British colonies are encroached on[5]

Board of Trade warns of "fatal consequences" to British security and trade from French control of Saint John River[6]

Gov. Hopson hopes removing French flag from Nova Scotia will reconcile Indigenous people and Acadians to British rule[7]

Nova Scotia Council accedes to petition of Minas Basin Acadians that their priests not be required to take oath of allegiance[8]

Gov. Lawrence notes difficulty resolving litigation (or producing "a spirit of improvement") among Acadians lacking oath of allegiance[9]

Assuming Nova Scotia settlements retarded mostly "by the Indian enemy," judge offers extended description of resistance routes and resources[10]

1753 law allows naturalization of Jews in colonies after 3 years, replacing 1740 law requiring 7 years; but "clamors" soon cause its repeal[11]

New Yorker concerned that "very considerable Trade" with Canada carried only by Kahnawake residents will induce "our Indians to desert"[12]

Susana's prisoner in Kahnawake, given to replace her dead relative, to be redeemed by means of wampum belt (Note: "squaw" used)[13]

Nissendanie from Kahnawake delivers prisoner to Albany for 10 Spanish dollars, strouds, stockings, rum and food for return trip[14]

Kahnewake sachem Sconondo and Avieghta, holder of British prisoner, demand enslaved boy for ransom payment (Note: "savage" used)[15]

Kahnewake sachems Onorogigta and Sanagowana with several warriors bring two prisoners and reconcile with commissioners[16]

Population of Quebec City - "In 1753, the number was computed to be 15,000 inhabitants, and 500 soldiers[17]

Quebec City as well as Halifax, Louisbourg and Lake Superior are mentioned in directions for observing transit of Mercury[18]

References

  1. [1]
    Guéganic (2008), p. 13.
  2. [2]
    "George I". Official web site of the British monarchy. 30 December 2015. Retrieved 18 April 2016.
  3. [3]
    "This their view and design" The Contest in America between Great Britain and France[....] (1757), pgs. 100-1. (See summary of Britain's closing argument in boundary talks; see also steps in France's Ohio strategy) Accessed 21 December 2021
  4. [4]
    "To Mons. L'Maine" (February 6, 1753), A Letter from Quebeck, in Canada, to M., Baldwin Collection of Canadiana, Toronto Public Library. Accessed 22 December 2021
  5. [5]
    "The Earl of Holdernesse signified[....]" (August 28, 1753), The Conduct of Major Gen. Shirley, Late General and Commander in Chief of his Majesty's Forces in North America (1758), Baldwin Collection of Canadiana, Toronto Public Library. Accessed 22 December 2021 https://digitalarchive.tpl.ca/objects/340861/the-conduct-of-major-gen-shirley-late-general-and-commande&idx=43# (scroll PDF to frame 10)
  6. [6]
    "Representation of the Board of Trade Relating to the French at the River St. John" (December 7, 1753), Military Affairs in North America, 1748-1765; Selected Documents from the Cumberland Papers in Windsor Castle (1936), pgs. 17-18. Accessed 23 December 2021
  7. [7]
    "Governor Hopson to Lords of Trade" (excerpts; July 23, 1753), Nova Scotia Archives; Acadian French, pgs. 198-201. Accessed 22 December 2021
  8. [8]
    Meeting of Council (September 12, 1753), Nova Scotia Archives; Acadian French, pgs. 201-3. (See also oath and privileges offered Acadians wishing to return to Chignecto) Accessed 22 December 2021
  9. [9]
    "Governor Lawrence to Board of Trade (excerpt; December 5, 1753), Nova Scotia Archives; Acadian French, pgs. 205-6. Accessed 22 December 2021 (See where Board of Trade agrees with Lawrence, and more)
  10. [10]
    "Judge Morris' Account of the Acadians, Drawn up in 1753, with Causes of the Failure of the British Settlement in Nova Scotia, 174.9(sic), 50, 53" Nova Scotia Historical Society; The Acadian French, pgs. 154-7. Accessed 22 December 2021
  11. [11]
    "An Act" Remarks on the Advantages and Disadvantages of France and of Great Britain[....] (1754), pgs. 222-4. Accessed 21 December 2021
  12. [12]
    "To Benjamin Franklin from Cadwallader Colden" (November 29, 1753), U.S. National Archives. Accessed 23 December 2021
  13. [13]
    Meeting of Commissioners of Indian Affairs (August 8, 1753), Albany Commissioners of Indian Affairs Reports, June 1753 - May 1755, Great Britain Indian Department Collection, 1753-1795, University of Michigan Library. Accessed 23 December 2021
  14. [14]
    Meeting of Commissioners of Indian Affairs (September 14, 1753), Albany Commissioners of Indian Affairs Reports, June 1753 - May 1755, Great Britain Indian Department Collection, 1753-1795, University of Michigan Library. Accessed 23 December 2021
  15. [15]
    Meeting of Commissioners of Indian Affairs (September 17, 1753), Albany Commissioners of Indian Affairs Reports, June 1753 - May 1755, Great Britain Indian Department Collection, 1753-1795, University of Michigan Library. Accessed 23 December 2021
  16. [16]
    Meeting of Commissioners of Indian Affairs (October 30, 1753), Albany Commissioners of Indian Affairs Reports, June 1753 - May 1755, Great Britain Indian Department Collection, 1753-1795, University of Michigan Library. Accessed 23 December 2021
  17. [17]
    "Number of inhabitants," The Natural and Civil History of the French Dominions in North and South America (1760), Baldwin Collection of Canadiana, Toronto Public Library. Accessed 22 December 2021 https://digitalarchive.tpl.ca/objects/345129/the-natural-and-civil-history-of-the-french-dominions-in-nor&idx=64# (scroll PDF to frame 25)
  18. [18]
    "To Benjamin Franklin from James Alexander" (January 29, 1753), U.S. National Archives. Accessed 23 December 2021
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