Nova Scotia Archives
African Nova Scotian Diaspora
A Letter from Richard (___), addressed to RD. George Esq, stating that the vessel engaged for the Black Refugees will be ready for their reception on 27 December
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Dec. 16th
I have inspected the Sch. William owned by Rich. and Jer? Tremain,
and if entirely appropriated to the accommodation of the Negroes, their provisions and water, think her capable of carrying from Eighty to One Hundred persons. The Depot will be ready for their reception on the 27th of Dec. ? -
Your most ___ Serv.
L. D. George Esq.
Date: 16 December 1820
Reference: Commissioner of Public Records collection Nova Scotia Archives RG 1 volume 422 number 21