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Finlay, Hugh, 1732-1801
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1732-1801
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Born in Glasgow, Finlay immigrated to North America in the 1760s. He was appointed deputy postmaster-general of British North America in 1774, a position he occupied until 1799. During this time, he was responsible for much of the expansion of Canada's postal system. He died on December 26, 1801.
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n50005177