Stanmore Sir Arthur Hamilton Gordon Baron 1829- Sir John A Macdonald Era
Lieutenant-governor of New Brunswick, at first opposes Confederation,
but later exerts all his influence in its favour, 121-122. (George Brown Era) Son of
Earl of Aberdeen, opposed to Confederation, 187; reverses his attitude
on instructions from colonial office, 187-188. (Wilmot era) Organizes first
military camp in New Brunswick, 136. (Tilley era) Hostile to Confederation, 97;
son of Lord Aberdeen, 97; strong advocate of maritime union, 97; under
pressure from England, favours Confederation, 98; relations with A. J.
Smith, 103-104. =Bib.=: Who's Who, 1910.