Voices of the People

Nova Scotia House of Assembly Petitions and Correspondence

27 February 1812

Draft resolution and division on the legality of John Johnston’s vote in the township of Truro. Although deaf and dumb, he is adjudged to be capable of voting because he is in possession of his other senses and can communicate his meaning by signs.

Reference: Nova Scotia House of Assembly Nova Scotia Archives RG 5 Series A volume 18 number 55