letter a friend September 21, 1878 reflecting on his election loss Buckingham page 518
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I determined to rule in broad daylight or not at all
— Alexander Mackenzie
What It Means
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About Alexander Mackenzie
Alexander Mackenzie, PC (January 28, 1822 – April 17, 1892), was a building contractor and newspaper editor, and was the second Prime Minister of Canada, from November 7, 1873 to October 8, 1878.
About Alexander Mackenzie
Alexander Mackenzie, PC (January 28, 1822 – April 17, 1892), was a building contractor and newspaper editor, and was the second Prime Minister of Canada, from November 7, 1873 to October 8, 1878.
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