Caldwell, Sir John

Caldwell, Sir John
   Eldest son of Sir James Caldwell, the third baronet. Succeeded his father, 1784. Appointed receiver-general of Lower Canada, and found to have misappropriated the public funds. Made restoration afterwards of the greater part of the amount. Died in England, 1830.
   Index: P Receiver-general, Lower Canada,--misappropriates public funds, 56; government fails to prosecute him, 57.
   Bib.: Christie, History of Lower Canada; Morgan, Cel. Can.

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