JOURNAL ARTICLE

Letter 218: To Charles Bagot, Governor General of Canada, Kingston.[1].

  • Published In: Publications of the Champlain Society, 2025, v. 3. P. 169 1 of 3

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Thompson, David 3 of 3

Abstract

The article focuses on the need for comprehensive surveys and soundings of the St. Lawrence River and its tributaries to improve navigation and commerce in the region. It discusses the historical context of river alluviation, drawing parallels with European rivers, and highlights the ongoing sedimentation issues affecting the St. Lawrence and Ottawa Rivers, particularly below Montreal. The author emphasizes the importance of dredging Lake St. Peter to create a deeper and safer navigation channel, which would significantly benefit the timber trade by reducing the risks associated with transporting timber through the lake. The article concludes by outlining the potential economic advantages for lumber merchants if navigation improvements are made. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Publications of the Champlain Society. 2025/01, Vol. 3, p169
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:History
  • Publication Date:2025
  • ISSN:0384-6202
  • Accession Number:189265467
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