Nova Scotia Archives
African Nova Scotians in the Age of Slavery and Abolition
Certificate of Ned, his wife and family as "free Negroes", 19 November 1779; passport of Ned, his wife and children, 14 October 1782
The certificate describes Ned and his family as "free Negroes and friends to his Majesty." The passport authorizes them to go to "York [Toronto], Halifax, or elsewhere at their option."
Date: Recorded in orderly book at Halifax, 13 March 1783
Reference: Commissioner of Public Records Nova Scotia Archives RG 1 volume 170 page 336 (microfilm 15282)