Connolly, Esq., now exists.
[273] This property has since passed by sherrif's sale into the hands of
Arch. Campbell, Esquire, of Thornhill, and is actually owned by Israel
Tarte, M.P.P.
[274] This deed was passed at Quebec before W. Fisher Scott, N.P. It
purports to have been executed "in the Gaoler's Room," entre les deux
guichets, in the common gaol of the district of Quebec. Some of those
who signed it must have been in custody, why or wherefore does not appear.
[275] A truculent gardener, it is said, who had been left in charge, some
years back, converted the monumental slabs into grinding stones, on the
15th November, 1871, a violent storm broke in twain the Holland Tree.
[276] The iron statue erected in 1863, to commemorate the Battle of St.
Foye, fought April 28th, 1760.
[277] Vol. ii., p. 224.
[278] Subsequently Col. of the American Rebel Regiment called the
"Congress Own." - See Quebec Gazette, 7 March, 1838.
[279] Bleak House, on the St. Louis Heights.
[280] "John King, living on General Murray's farm, at Sans bruit,
having the best pasturage for cattle in the neighborhood during the
summer, well watered by several runs, informs all those who may choose to
send him their cows that they will be well taken care of, and that he will
send them cow-herds to town every morning at six o'clock, who will bring
them home every evening between five and six.
