Alfred Perry was a Canadian arsonist known for being among the insurrectionist leaders that participated in the events that lead to the burning of the Parliament buildings in Montreal in 1849.The Douglas is 125 yearsAlfred Perry of Montreal testifies at the trial of John Wilkis Booth (the Trial of the Conspirators, page 33) According to his own testimony made several years later, he claimed to have been the one that directly caused the fire during the storming, by accident.
He was also a promoter of the Douglas Hospital.The Douglas is 125 years old, press release, Montreal, July 19, 2006
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