John A. Macdonald Quote

I must have another $10,000. Will be the last time of calling. Do not fail me. Answer today.


Telegram to Hugh Allan, head of the Canadian Pacific Railway, six days before the 1872 election. The release of this telegram spurred the Pacific Scandal.


I must have another $10,000. Will be the last time of calling. Do not fail me. Answer today.

I must have another $10,000. Will be the last time of calling. Do not fail me. Answer today.

I must have another $10,000. Will be the last time of calling. Do not fail me. Answer today.

I must have another $10,000. Will be the last time of calling. Do not fail me. Answer today.