An Act for the exemplary Punishment of all and every person and persons who shall seduce, or attempt to seduce, or aid or assist, or attempt to aid or assist any Soldier to desert his Majesty's service, or who shall harbour, conceal, receive or assist any Deserter from such service. Passed 9th March, 1804.
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Province
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Chapter44 George III – Chapter 2
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Year1804
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Concepts
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Jurisdictional Relevance
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Number of Articles6
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DescriptionThis act describes the punishment(s) to befall civilians who encouraged or assisted a soldier to desert. Punishment was to consist of both imprisonment and fines.
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SourceEarly Canadiana Online