Voices of the People

Nova Scotia House of Assembly Petitions and Correspondence

12 May 1803

Petition of Josiah Dodge and other inhabitants of the Township of Granville, asking that the legislature enable the proprietors to hold a "meeting as a Body politic to Choose a Committee to Consider the matter and make report as also to adjourn once or more as the matter may require; or otherwise" provide for settling disputes that arise concerning the boundaries of lots in the township. (25 signatures). Consideration deferred to next session.

Reference: Nova Scotia House of Assembly Nova Scotia Archives RG 5 Series A volume 10 number 11