Nova Scotia Archives
African Nova Scotians in the Age of Slavery and Abolition
"Dr Head's report respecting black families settled at Preston"
This report to Charles Morris (Member of Council) describes the poor living conditions at Preston and recommends the services of a medical attendant, Seth Coleman. Coleman's bill for services from June to December 1816 amounted to £40.
Date: 1 February 1816
Reference: Commissioner of Public Records Nova Scotia Archives RG 1 volume 419 number 47 (microfilm 15460)