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Nova Scotia House of Assembly Petitions and Correspondence

18 September 1764

Remarks relating to the fees received at the Secretary's office. Record of fees received and payment of clerks 1760-1764. Clerks allowed to take fees from those only who can afford it, or who object. No complaint could be made of exorbitant demands of Sec'y. Endorsed: 'In answer to a letter from the Sec'y of State concerning exorbitant fees demanded and taken in the several public offices in America--Richd. Bulkeley.'

Reference: Commissioner of Public Records Nova Scotia Archives RG 1 volume 301 number 5