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Letter from Theophilus Chamberlain to Secretary Rupert George regarding the settlement of Black Refugees at Preston. (See RG 1 vol. 422 no. 415)
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the same dimensions with the other lott in that block ~ nor has their been any alteration made in it either by me or my son since its original survey nor is any other person to my knowledge sitted upon any part of it

I enclose herewith the address and am

Sir
with due respect
your most Hum Servt

Rupert D George Esq T. Chamberlain
[illegible]

P.S. My son who is the bearer will make any further explanation that may be required


Date: 31 October 1820

Reference: Commissioner of Public Records — Black Refugees series Nova Scotia Archives RG 1 volume 422 number 18

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