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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.

Original Act
Transcribed Act
  • Province
    Upper Canada (1792-1840)
  • Chapter
    44 George III – Chapter 2
  • Year
    1804
  • Concepts
    Defence
    Justice System
    Public Order
  • Jurisdictional Relevance
    Provincial/Provinciale
    Imperial/Impérial
  • Number of Articles
    6
  • Description
    This 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.
  • Source
    Early Canadiana Online
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