W.L. Mackenzie to John Neilson, Esq., M.P. Québec, 27 November, 1828


Historical Note

William Lyon Mackenzie was the founder of the Colonial Advocate. He was a reformer and a critic of the Family Compact. John Neilson [../..referencebiographies_e.html#neilson] was a member of the Legislature of Lower Canada and owner of the Québec Gazette. Like Mackenzie, he was interested in reform.

Document Summary:
This letter suggests that the Legislative Assemblies of Upper and Lower Canada send a representative to London to argue for their interests (as opposed to the interests of the governors and Executive and Legislative Councils). It makes reference to financial scandals.