Voices of the People

Nova Scotia House of Assembly Petitions and Correspondence

2 December 1806

Petition of Garret Miller, merchant of Halifax, protesting against the manner of the Lunenburg County election. "That your Petitioner in consequence of the riotous conduct and threats from Mr. James’ party, was induced to decline a contest which could not be continued without danger of bloodshed and most violent riots, and for the preservations of peace and order consented to close the Poll." Dismissed.

Reference: Nova Scotia House of Assembly Nova Scotia Archives RG 5 Series A volume 13 number 85