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SOURCES EARLY MICHIGAN HISTORY
Upon the motion of Burke the bill was amended so as to embrace the whole of the Northwest Territory. This district of country is declared by the act "to be annexed to and made a part of the Province of Quebec. "
It appears that English statesmen, at that period, knew but little of the geography of this country. Pending the discussion of this bill several eminent persons were examined at the bar of the House of Commons, to obtain information. Among others, Gen. Carleton, the Governor General, was put on the stand, and the following examination took place:
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