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Reports of Black people drawing rations at Preston, 1815. (Weekly reports)
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Reporte of people of colour who drew rations in Preston from the 27 of Oct to the 2nd of Novm 1815. Both days included.

Men,, women,, children,,
186,, 158,, 241,,


Reference: Commissioner of Public Records — Black Refugees series Nova Scotia Archives RG 1 volume 422 number 66

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