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| The "marriage" analogy was much used by the Fathers of Confederation in describing their original design/dream for the nation. |
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| Sir John A. McDonald, writing to Charles Fisher in May 1867, said this in reference to the upcoming confederation, "So you see, my dear Fisher, we are able to enter into Holy Matirmoney this July 1st". |
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| The Halifax Chronicle on July 3, 1867 proclaimed Confederation "the greatest of all modern marriages". |
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| Georges Etienne Cartier, writing to his wife, said this about the meetings in the Charlottetown harbour: " the banns of marriage being duly proclaimed and no man could show just cause why these two should not marry, the matter was signed and sealed. |
