A Swiss born general in the British Army, Haldimand served as temporary commander in chief of North America during the absence of Thomas Gage prior to Lexington and Concord. After serving in a variety of roles, Haldimand was appointed Governor of Canada.
Primary Sources
“Haldimand Papers – Héritage.” Accessed July 29, 2016. http://heritage.canadiana.ca/view/oocihm.lac_mikan_105513.
Legacy
Researching the American Revolution 