Second edition (first was 1799) of the earliest published topographical description of the young province of Upper Canada, prepared by its first surveyor-general. Smith (1764-1837) originally came to Upper Canada in 1793, serving as a quartermaster in a British regiment stationed at Niagara. That same year he was appointed to the position of surveyor-general by Gov.-Gen. Simcoe. Advertisement following the title states that the notes and gazetteer were drawn up at Simcoe's request to illustrate a separately issued map of the colony. This second edition was revised, corrected and updated by Lt.-Gov. Francis Gore to accompany a new map compiled in the surveyor-general's office and published under his direction. Casey I 983. Lande 2208 (with map). Morgan p. 353. Sabin 85205. TPL 736.
