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Commuted Pensioner's Log Shanty, Penetanguishene.

Library and Archives Canada, Acc. No. 1995-28-5 | Copyright Expired

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Date

6 February 1837

Artist

George Russell Dartnell (1798-1878)

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Library and Archives Canada

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https://central.bac-lac.gc.ca/.redirect?app=FonAndCol&id=2962255&lang=eng

Description

Chelsea pensioners, British army veterans, were offered land in Canada in exchange for forfeiting or commuting their entitlements. Many of those who came to Canada did not fare well. The worse cases were sent to Penetanguishene under the care of the garrison commander.

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Copyright Expired

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Library and Archives Canada, Acc. No. 1995-28-5

Location

Penetanguishene, Ontario, Canada

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Sometimes shortened to Penetang.

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