Duncan Campbell, 5th of South Hall (1813-1905), was an ensign in the 83rd (County of Dublin) Regiment of Foot. He fought in both the Upper and Lower Canada rebellions under Sir John Colborne.

The collection contains seven letters written by Duncan Campbell providing an account of the rebellions in Upper and Lower Canada in 1837-1838. Campbell was an ensign for the 83rd (County of Dublin) Regiment of Foot and fought in both the Upper and Lower Canada Rebellions. The letters are addressed to his family in Scotland. Transcriptions of the letters are included. Most of the letters are cross-written and are difficult to read.

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