Governor Murray to the Lords of Trade, October 29th, 1764

The "Québec traders" were British merchants who resented Murray's sympathy for the French-speaking, Catholic Canadians.

Document Summary:
This letter responds to an enclosed petition. Murray refers to the merchants behind the petition as "Licentious Fanaticks" and expresses sympathy for the French-speaking inhabitants of Québec. He also recommends a lieutenant governor for Montreal.