Instructions to Sir John Colborne from Lord Glenegl, 19 February 1838


Historical Note

Sir John Colborne was lieutenant-governor of Upper Canada from 1829 to 1836. Charles Grant, Baron Glenelg, was secretary of the Colonial Office from 1835 till 1839. He was forced to resign partly as a result of his handling the rebellions.

Document Summary:
This document instructs Colborne to select special councilors and advises him on how to handle prisoners in the uprising's wake.