Voices of the People

Nova Scotia House of Assembly Petitions and Correspondence

8 December 1809

Draft of unanimous resolution of the House that the taking detention and Transportation of Edward McCray & Matthew Allen from this Province is highly illegal, unconstitutional and oppressive and is productive of great injury to this Province by creating a constant alarm and Suspension upon the Minds of many of its Inhabitants and that therefore an Humble Address be presented to His Excellency the Lt. Govr. to request his immediate interference to procure the Return of the said Edwd. and Matthew – to their country and Friends."

Reference: Nova Scotia House of Assembly Nova Scotia Archives RG 5 Series A volume 16 number 74