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Early Detroit
of that post, or to abandon it altogether, or to allow it to remain as a mere trading post. His Majesty is persuaded that they will act therein without prejudice, and with a view solely to the public good and service. "
The manner in which this order was executed illustrates both the opposition of the colonial government to Detroit and the unfairness which they used to defeat the intentions of His Majesty in its favor.
The Governor General and Intendant, instead of assembling De la Motte and the principal inhabitants of the country,
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