Letter Addressed to the Earl of Carnarvon by Mr. Joseph Howe Mr. William Annand and Mr. Hugh McDonald

<p>This letter addressed to the Earl of Carnarvon by Joseph Howe William Annand and Hugh McDonald details their objections to the proposed union of the British North American provinces. As prominent figures in Nova Scotia's political landscape Howe Annand and McDonald articulate their concerns regarding the terms and implications of the Canadian Confederation. This document provides valuable insight into the perspectives and debates surrounding the formation of Canada showcasing the challenges and resistance encountered during the process of unification.</p><p>The letter serves as a primary source for understanding the complexities of colonial governance regional interests and the negotiation of political power in 19th-century British North America. It highlights the specific grievances and alternative visions held by those who opposed the union offering a nuanced view of a pivotal moment in Canadian history. A valuable resource for scholars and anyone interested in the history of Canadian Confederation.</p><p>This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore you will see the original copyright references library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world) and other notations in the work.</p><p>This work is in the public domain in the United States of America and possibly other nations. Within the United States you may freely copy and distribute this work as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.</p><p>As a reproduction of a historical artifact this work may contain missing or blurred pages poor pictures errant marks etc. Scholars believe and we concur that this work is important enough to be preserved reproduced and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.</p>