Voices of the People

Nova Scotia House of Assembly Petitions and Correspondence

20 February 1815

Petition of Hugh Denoon and others of the town of Pictou, stating their fears that, due to the increase in the number of inhabitants and dwellings, fires may become more frequent. They ask that the provisions for firewardens. Also complaining about the number of swine running at large, and asking that Halifax regulations be extended to Pictou. Signed with 41 names.

Reference: Nova Scotia House of Assembly Nova Scotia Archives RG 5 Series A volume 21 number 43