October 1857

Letter from Kennedy requesting pardon and note from Judge Wilkins that he had made no formal promise.

Reference: Nova Scotia House of Assembly Nova Scotia Archives RG 5 Series GP volume 3 number 139

Letter discussing the crime and conviction of Joseph Berrigan.

Reference: Nova Scotia House of Assembly Nova Scotia Archives RG 5 Series GP volume 3 number 140

Petition from residents of Ship Harbour, Inverness County, asking that Berrigan be pardoned.

Reference: Nova Scotia House of Assembly Nova Scotia Archives RG 5 Series GP volume 3 number 141

18 March 1858

Letter from Judge W.B. Bliss stating that Berrigan pleaded guilty so that there was no trial.

Reference: Nova Scotia House of Assembly Nova Scotia Archives RG 5 Series GP volume 3 number 142

10 April 1858

Petition from John Butler asking that his son Richard, aged 12, be released froim the Bridewell. Received 4 months for removing keys from doors.

Reference: Nova Scotia House of Assembly Nova Scotia Archives RG 5 Series GP volume 3 number 143

31 May 1858

Petition asking for pardon of William Oliver Smith. Mayor of Halifax supports pardon. Smith promises to leave Nova Scotia for five years.

Reference: Nova Scotia House of Assembly Nova Scotia Archives RG 5 Series GP volume 3 number 144

25 August 1858

Petition for pardon of John Smith, New Glasgow, who received 1« years for stealing 8 cod fish. Accompanying letter from Charles Tupper states Smith has served half his sentence and that his family nees him.

Reference: Nova Scotia House of Assembly Nova Scotia Archives RG 5 Series GP volume 3 number 145

September 1858

Petition asking for the pardon of Caleb Gould, Amherst, in the penitentiary for theft. His health is failing him and both Judges Bliss and Keating support the pardon.

Reference: Nova Scotia House of Assembly Nova Scotia Archives RG 5 Series GP volume 3 number 146

28 September 1858

Petition for the pardon of B. Killam, son of James, and William Marling, both of Tusket. Serving time for theft (many signatures).

Reference: Nova Scotia House of Assembly Nova Scotia Archives RG 5 Series GP volume 3 number 147

4 October 1858

Letter from Judge Dodd, Tusket. Recommends only Marling be pardoned.

Reference: Nova Scotia House of Assembly Nova Scotia Archives RG 5 Series GP volume 3 number 148

8 October 1858

Petition for reduction of the fine given to Michael Slattery. Louisbourg. Charged with attempted rape of Emily Whalen but sentenced for common assault.

Reference: Nova Scotia House of Assembly Nova Scotia Archives RG 5 Series GP volume 3 number 149

October 1858

Statement of Michael Slattery, 22, Louisbourg, stating that neither he nor his father can pay the fine of œ10.

Reference: Nova Scotia House of Assembly Nova Scotia Archives RG 5 Series GP volume 3 number 150

2 November 1858

Letter from Judge Dodd supporting Slattery's request. Also mentions that Donald Smith, Arichat, was foud not guilty of arson by reason of insanity.

Reference: Nova Scotia House of Assembly Nova Scotia Archives RG 5 Series GP volume 3 number 151

21 April 1858

Petition from MacMillan children of Inverness County claiming that the will of their father is invalid as he was not in control of his faculties when he signed it. Claims the estate will be left to an illegitimate daughter of their step mother.

Reference: Nova Scotia House of Assembly Nova Scotia Archives RG 5 Series GP volume 3 number 152

March 1860

Petition from magistrates, merchants and residents of Ship Harbour, Cape Breton, requesting the town be renamed Port Hawkesbury (map showing town plot attached).

Reference: Nova Scotia House of Assembly Nova Scotia Archives RG 5 Series GP volume 3 number 153