Circular (printed) to all Post Masters in both the Canadas from T.A. Stayner, D.P.M.G., General Post Office, Quebec, 25 November 1837

Abstract

Circular (printed) to all Post Masters in both the Canadas from T.A. Stayner, D.P.M.G., General Post Office, Quebec. The letter concerns the political unrest in Canada in 1837. It is stated that while the Province of Lower Canada continues in a disturbed state, it is expected that any information likely to be of service to the Government will be transmitted to him, or to the nearest Civil and Military authorities in either Province, and to the Post Office Surveyors. Should it come to anyone’s attention that there is a Traitor in the Camp, this should be immediately communicated to both him and the Surveyors so that that individual may be properly dealt with. In cases of urgency requiring special reports to be sent by conveyances other than the regular Post, the expense incurred will be paid, November 25, 1837. No postmark.