In the sweltering summer of 1854, Lord Elgin, the Governor General of British North America, arrived in Sherbrooke, Quebec, amidst fanfare and celebration. However, beneath the surface of this joyous welcome, whispers of impropriety emerged, hinting at a web of corruption and deceit.
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Key Facts
- State: National
- Category: Public Corruption
- Era: Historical
- Source: Library of Congress — Chronicling America ↗
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