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Letter, 2 October 1882
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CA MUA MG 1022-2-1-182-0001
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2 October 1882 (Creation)
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- Henshaw, F. W. (Frederick William), 1822-1906
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- Montréal (Québec)
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(1822-1906)
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Frederick William Henshaw was born on July 22, 1822, in Montreal, Lower Canada.
He was a Montreal shipping and produce commission merchant from 1850 until his retirement. He joined the Board of Trade prior to 1869, and for many years he was a member of its council. In 1882-1883, he was president of the Board and in 1885 and 1887, he served on the Board of Arbitration. Throughout his business career, he took a prominent part in the welfare of the commerce of the city. In 1867, he was created a magistrate by Sir George Etienne Cartier and performed many public services in his magisterial capacity. In 1856, he was appointed vice-consul for the Republic of Uruguay and in 1870, he became full consul acting for the whole Dominion of Canada.
In 1850, he married Maria Louisa Scott (1831-1915). He died on June 7, 1906, in Montreal, Canada.
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Letter from F.W. Henshaw to John William Dawson, written from Montreal.