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1
one of the standards of currency in use in British North America in colonial times.
See: Quebec currency
Quotations
1772
I am sure that you will meet with many that will go for Payment of the Quebec Bills now Hawking about here for Sale.
2
the act of the British Parliament by which Canada was governed from 1774 to 1791.
See: Quebec Act
Quotations
1787
The new-comers from the States have again raised a cry for a House of Assembly, and wish to put an end to the "Quebec Bill," under which the great body of the people, the Canadians, live happily.
1806
By the Quebec bill of 1774, the clergy are authorized to receive tythes from people of their own persuasion, but not from Protestants.