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References
- Shortt, Adam; Doughty, Arthur G., eds. (1918). Documents relating to the constitutional history of Canada 1759-1791. Vol. Part II. Ottawa: J. de L. Taché.
- Quebec Act or – via Wikisource. 14 Geo. 3. c. 83 (UK), 1774