7 May 1853

Petition, Michael McGrath, Halifax, asking that his son, Thomas, 16, be pardoned so that he can help his family. He will be sent to Arichat to work.

Reference: Nova Scotia House of Assembly Nova Scotia Archives RG 5 Series GP volume 2 number 77

1853

Lewis Tremain, Register of Deeds and Deputy Prothonotary, Inverness County, asks for a leave of absence to visit Halifax. Recommends James Macdonell, Port Hood to replace him.

Reference: Nova Scotia House of Assembly Nova Scotia Archives RG 5 Series GP volume 2 number 78

14 May 1853

Board of Works recommends that four prisoners be pardoned. They are too sick or too old to work (names given).

Reference: Nova Scotia House of Assembly Nova Scotia Archives RG 5 Series GP volume 2 number 79

22 June 1853

Memorial, Samuel Laurence, Notary Public, Cheticamp, protesting that another Notary has been appointed in his district. Says the new appointee is a minor, fish plant worker. Asks appointment be revoked.

Reference: Nova Scotia House of Assembly Nova Scotia Archives RG 5 Series GP volume 2 number 80

10 August 1853

B. Zwicker, Mahone Bay, discussing proposed judicial appointments in Lunenburg County.

Reference: Nova Scotia House of Assembly Nova Scotia Archives RG 5 Series GP volume 2 number 81

10 August 1853

James Stewart, Halifax, asks that an inquiry be held into the firing of two magistrates. Joseph Howe refuses the request.

Reference: Nova Scotia House of Assembly Nova Scotia Archives RG 5 Series GP volume 2 number 82

19 August 1853

A.J. Babington, Customs Searcher and Clerk, North Bar, requesting a leave of absence.

Reference: Nova Scotia House of Assembly Nova Scotia Archives RG 5 Series GP volume 2 number 83

13 September 1853

James Edward Miner, farmer, Annapolis, complaining that Miner Tupper, J.P., refused to issue a warrant which would protect Miner.

Reference: Nova Scotia House of Assembly Nova Scotia Archives RG 5 Series GP volume 2 number 84

14 October 1853

Petition, James Fyffe, Londonderry, complaining that his father-in-laws will has not been filed. Requests that this be done.

Reference: Nova Scotia House of Assembly Nova Scotia Archives RG 5 Series GP volume 2 number 85

28 October 1853

Daniel Moore, Kentville, regarding a judicial vacancy in Kings County.

Reference: Nova Scotia House of Assembly Nova Scotia Archives RG 5 Series GP volume 2 number 86

4 November 1853

Memorial, Thomas Lovett, J.P., Kings County, concerning the rate books for the County.

Reference: Nova Scotia House of Assembly Nova Scotia Archives RG 5 Series GP volume 2 number 87

12 November 1853

K. Smith, Halifax, acknowledging a letter from the Provincial Secretary.

Reference: Nova Scotia House of Assembly Nova Scotia Archives RG 5 Series GP volume 2 number 88

29 November 1853

Chief Justice Brenton Haliburton complaints that he and his fellow juctices are encountering '...very serious difficulties in the discharge of their duties...in consequence of the Grand and Petit Jury Lists not having been made out and returned....'

Reference: Nova Scotia House of Assembly Nova Scotia Archives RG 5 Series GP volume 2 number 89

20 July 1853

Petition, James B. Davison, Wallace, complaining of the division of his land by the Crown Land Surveyor. Asks that lands be restored.

Reference: Nova Scotia House of Assembly Nova Scotia Archives RG 5 Series GP volume 2 number 90

Memorial, John Chapman, Tignish, farmer, complaining of encroachments made upon his land which he had bought for seven of his eleven sons. Requests a new survey.

Reference: Nova Scotia House of Assembly Nova Scotia Archives RG 5 Series GP volume 2 number 91