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John Hale, whose father had served under James Wolfe (1727-1759) during the Quebec campaign of 1759, pursued a career in the British army and settled in Canada in 1799 as deputy paymaster general of the British troops stationed in Canada. Member of an upper-class family from the north of England, Hale carved out a place for himself among the British elite in Canada, acquiring both prestigious appointments and land.
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Letter of appointment
Commission of captain of Foot in the British infantry granted to John Hale
Date
February 12, 1795
Dimensions1 textual record ; 29.9 x 39.6 cm
Origin
London, Greater London, England, Europe
Object NumberS001/B3.3,5.4
DivisionArchives - Textual Archives
CollectionStewart
Scope and ContentCommission of infantry captain in the British army granted to John Hale (1765-1838) in recognition of his service record. John Hale, whose father had served under James Wolfe (1727-1759) during the Quebec campaign of 1759, pursued a career in the British army and settled in Canada in 1799 as deputy paymaster general of the British troops stationed in Canada. Member of an upper-class family from the north of England, Hale carved out a place for himself among the British elite in Canada, acquiring both prestigious appointments and land.
NotesSource of title: based on the nature of the document.
Signatures and inscriptions: signed by John Hale and Portland.
Physical description: vellum paper; two seals.
Signatures and inscriptions: signed by John Hale and Portland.
Physical description: vellum paper; two seals.
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