Shea, John D. Gilmary

(1824-1892), published ‘‘ The Discovery and Exploration of the Mi i ippi Valley,’’ ‘‘ Novum Belgium,’’ ‘‘ The Operations of the French Fleet under Count de Gra e ’’ and an extensive and valuable ‘‘ History of the Catholic Church in the United States.’’ Sheaffe, Sir Roger H. (1763-1851), served in the British Army in Canada from 1802 to 1811. He defeated the American troops at Queens town in 1813, and defended York (now Toronto) when attacked. Shelburne, Wm. P. Fitz-Maurice, Earl of (1737-1805), while President of the Board of Trade in Grenville’s Cabinet in 1763, opposed the Stamp Act and other measures oppre ive to the American colonies. He sought to moderate the arbitrary colonial policy of Grafton and Town send, and ardently opposed the colonial administration of Lord North. He became Premier in 1782, and negotiated the preliminaries of peace with the United States. He resigned in 1783.