1789-early
1789-early: Governor Duchilleau attempted to prohibit parochial and provincial meetings that were being organized in response to the revolution in France.
1789-early: Governor Duchilleau attempted to prohibit parochial and provincial meetings that were being organized in response to the revolution in France. His proclamations were treated with contempt by the colonists, who proceeded to elect representatives to the States-General without official authority.
Source · p. 14
Edwards, Historical Survey, 14