Voices of the People

Nova Scotia House of Assembly Petitions and Correspondence

18 July 1804

Petition of John Newton to the Lt.-Governor, stating that he has held the office of one of the Collectors of Impost and Excise for Halifax since 1758, and is too old to continue in it; he asks that some provision be made for him, and his large family. Signed. Message from the Governor to House, recommending that House make Mr. Newton some permanent allowance.

Reference: Nova Scotia House of Assembly Nova Scotia Archives RG 5 Series A volume 11 number 62