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In June 1839, Allison was encouraged by
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Project Gutenberg EBook #6466 of 'The Intellectual Development of the Canadian People, A historical review' by John George Bourinot, House of Commons, Ottawa, February 17th, 1881
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10 years. This offer was accepted and the
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