Letter from Duncan Campbell to Marion, November 1838

Abstract

The letter is from Duncan Campbell to Marion, dated at Kingston, November 1838 describes another hunting expedition Campbell participated in. He also mentions unrest among the population, noting that “I have just heard that those French Canadian villains have been again trying to stir up a rebellion down near Montreal & I believe have murdered a Captain of militia named Ross besides some English settlers at a place called Beauharnois & La Chino. One would suppose that they had enough of it last winter, but it seems not. Things are quite peaceful here at present. Whether they will remain so long or not, I can not say. But in case of accidents we have made every preparation to give the Yankees a warm reception if they come over as it is rumoured they intend to do…” (Transcription is provided)