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ck which still bears his name, 1842. Appointed naval storekeeper at the Cape of Good Hope, 1850. Raised to the rank of admiral, 1862. Retired from active service and resided in England until his death. =Index=: =Mc= In charge of the expedition which cut out the _Caroline_, 420-421; thanked by the Upper Canadian Assembly, 423. =Bib.=: Drew and Woods, _The Burning of the Caroline_; Dent, _Upper Canadian Rebellion_; Lizars, _Humours of '37_; Read, _Rebellion of 1837_. _See also_ Caroline. =Drewe, Rev. Edward.= =S= Accompanies Simcoe as chaplain, 47. =Driscoll, Captain.= =Bk= Letter of, relating to death of Brock, 307. =Drummond, Sir Gordon= (1771-1854). Son of Colin Drummond, at one time deputy paymaster-general of the forces in Canada. Born at Quebec. Entered the army, 1789, and rapidly promoted until in 1794 became lieutenant-colonel of the 8th Liverpool Regiment. Saw distinguished service in the Netherlands and in the West Indies; became colonel, 1798, and commanded his regiment during the campaign in Egypt, assisting in capture of Cairo and Alexandria. In 1805 given rank of major-general and took command of a division in Jamaica. In December, 1808, transferred to the staff in Canada, until 1811. Served for a time in Ireland; returned to Canada as second in command to Sir George Prevost, 1813. Took a most prominent part in the War of 1812. From December, 1813, to April, 1815, president and administrator of Upper Canada, and during this period succeeded in turning the tide of victory to the British forces. Defeated the Americans at Niagara, July 28, 1814, and followed this up by occupying Fort Erie in November. In recognition of his splendid services during the war, gazetted a K. C. B. On the departure of Sir George Prevost appointed administrator of Lower Canada, and assumed office Apr. 4, 1815. Had expressed a strong desire to return to England, as it was understood that the appointment was to be only temporary. Accordingly relieved by Major-General Wilson, and departed from Quebec, May 20, 1816. Obtained the rank of lieutenant-general in 1825. In 1827 made a G. C. B. Died in London. =Index=: =Bk= Takes command of troops at Montreal, 115; commander of forces in Canada, 157. =Bib.=: Morgan, _Cel. Can._; Read, _Lieutenant-Governors of Upper Canada_; Lucas, _Canadian War of 1812_; Rattray, _The Scot in British North America_. =Drummond, Lewis Thomas= (1813-1882). Born in Londonderry, Ireland. Came to Canada with hi
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