12 August 1858

The resignation of A. Archibald, Truro, as Registrar of Probate due to advanced age.

Reference: Nova Scotia House of Assembly Nova Scotia Archives RG 5 Series GP volume 3 number 154

24 February 1858

Petition from James Murdock, Fisheries Warden, Pictou, suggesting amendments to the laws regarding fishing.

Reference: Nova Scotia House of Assembly Nova Scotia Archives RG 5 Series GP volume 3 number 155

16 February 1857

Petition from Henry Ince, Special Commissioner of Military Lands in Nova Scotia, asking for water lots in front of Her Majesty's War Department.

Reference: Nova Scotia House of Assembly Nova Scotia Archives RG 5 Series GP volume 3 number 156

26 February 1857

Petition from Henry J. Hill, architect of Halifax, asking why a verdict in his favour has not been carried out.

Reference: Nova Scotia House of Assembly Nova Scotia Archives RG 5 Series GP volume 3 number 157

6 March 1858

Michael Lee, gardner with Lieutenant Governor LeMarchant, seeking employment with Lord Mulgrave.

Reference: Nova Scotia House of Assembly Nova Scotia Archives RG 5 Series GP volume 3 number 158

26 July 1858

Petition of Angus Campbell, Mira Bay, concerning land on which he lived and received from his father, Archibald. Mr. Ross is claiming the land.

Reference: Nova Scotia House of Assembly Nova Scotia Archives RG 5 Series GP volume 3 number 159

6 September 1858

Report from Samuel Fairbanks stating that attempts to verify Angus Campbell's claims are being made.

Reference: Nova Scotia House of Assembly Nova Scotia Archives RG 5 Series GP volume 3 number 160

September 1858

Complaint from J.W. Bateman, concerning the conduct of magistrates Alexander McNaughton and G.H. Deinstad.

Reference: Nova Scotia House of Assembly Nova Scotia Archives RG 5 Series GP volume 3 number 161

12 July 1860

Petition from Francis Tomma (Head Chief of the Micmacs), Louis Adelaide, Clement Bernard, Michael Christmas, and other Indian Chiefs concerning intrusions on their lands by white men and illegal land deals. Also a letter from S. Fairbanks to those illegally occupying Indian land.

Reference: Nova Scotia House of Assembly Nova Scotia Archives RG 5 Series GP volume 3 number 162

12 July 1860

A map of Indian lands at Wagamatcook, Cape Breton.

Reference: Nova Scotia House of Assembly Nova Scotia Archives RG 5 Series GP volume 3 number 163

12 July 1860

A map of Indian land at Whycocomagh, Cape Breton.

Reference: Nova Scotia House of Assembly Nova Scotia Archives RG 5 Series GP volume 3 number 164

June 1859

Letter from L. Wilkins concerning certain court procedures.

Reference: Nova Scotia House of Assembly Nova Scotia Archives RG 5 Series GP volume 4 number 1

24 December 1859

Petition from James Brophy for the release of his brother, Michael from prison (pardon recommended).

Reference: Nova Scotia House of Assembly Nova Scotia Archives RG 5 Series GP volume 4 number 2

24 December 1859

A reply to the above petition granting the release of Brophy to H.M.S. Indus.

Reference: Nova Scotia House of Assembly Nova Scotia Archives RG 5 Series GP volume 4 number 3

1859

Petition for the release of Catherine Dugan, Yarmouth, sentenced for selling liquor.

Reference: Nova Scotia House of Assembly Nova Scotia Archives RG 5 Series GP volume 4 number 4