Voices of the People

Nova Scotia House of Assembly Petitions and Correspondence

2 July 1804

(1) Petition of Nathaniel Smith and Ludowick Hunter, praying that the prosecution against them for breach of contract be stopped, and explaining their action in not carrying out the letter of their contract to build the new Ardoise Hill road. Annexed. Certificate that the money for the Ardoise Hill road has been laid out to the best advantage by the petitioners. Signed with eight names. (2) Resolution of the House that message be sent to the Governor to request that the prosecution against the petitioners be stopped. Signed.

Reference: Nova Scotia House of Assembly Nova Scotia Archives RG 5 Series A volume 11 number 24