Voices of the People

Nova Scotia House of Assembly Petitions and Correspondence

17 December 1807

Lieutenant-Governor’s answer to the message from the House respecting the address and vote to Vice-Admiral Berkeley. "As this is the first communication had with me, upon this measure, & understanding it had occupied the attention of both Houses for several days, with various Effect – It becomes me, from a due & most cordial respect to all concerned to consider the Vote with the same deliberation as has been exercised in its Progress. As soon therefore as my determination can be properly prepared, it shall be regularly communicated." (Holograph).

Reference: Nova Scotia House of Assembly Nova Scotia Archives RG 5 Series A volume 14 number 63