17 January 1864

Petition asking that Edward M. Cox be made Commissioners of Sewers, Little Dyke, Horton Point (8 signatures).

Reference: Nova Scotia House of Assembly Nova Scotia Archives RG 5 Series GP volume 4 number 181

18 January 1864

Petition, Henry Wright, Cornwallis, late private 38th Regiment asking support for himself. Born St. Stephens, near St. Albans, Hertfordshire, joined army aged 23-3/12 years, 19 December 1836; discharged at Halifax, 30 April 1851.

Reference: Nova Scotia House of Assembly Nova Scotia Archives RG 5 Series GP volume 4 number 182

March 1864

Petition, Edward Bowers, fisherman, Halifax, asking that his son James be released from prison, as he is the only means of support for his parents.

Reference: Nova Scotia House of Assembly Nova Scotia Archives RG 5 Series GP volume 4 number 183

20 June 1864

Petition, Henry B. Lowden, Pictou, with accompanying documents, asking for an invetigation as to why he was dismissed as Lighthouse keeper.

Reference: Nova Scotia House of Assembly Nova Scotia Archives RG 5 Series GP volume 4 number 184

July 1864

Memorial, James Kerr, Halifax, protesting his dismissal as Landing Waiter and Searcher for Halifax County and as a Revenue Officer for the province.

Reference: Nova Scotia House of Assembly Nova Scotia Archives RG 5 Series GP volume 4 number 185

7 July 1864

Petition, William Craig, Halifax, letter carrier, complaining of his small pension. Employed for fifty years.

Reference: Nova Scotia House of Assembly Nova Scotia Archives RG 5 Series GP volume 4 number 186

20 September 1864

Petition, John M. Watson, merchant, Halifax, asking compensation for the degrading treatment he received in Boston when accused of being a 'blockade runner' (supporting petition signed by fellow merchants).

Reference: Nova Scotia House of Assembly Nova Scotia Archives RG 5 Series GP volume 4 number 187

20 September 1864

Petition, Alexander Keith the Younger, Halifax, merchant, protesting the seizure of 600 barrels of pork by United States officials, with a value of $24,000.00.

Reference: Nova Scotia House of Assembly Nova Scotia Archives RG 5 Series GP volume 4 number 188

23 July 1863

Petition, Pierce Ryan, labourer, Halifax, seeking release from prison to support his family.

Reference: Nova Scotia House of Assembly Nova Scotia Archives RG 5 Series GP volume 4 number 189

2 February 1864

Petition of Eiza, wife of William Guinnan, asking for his release from prison to support his family (granted).

Reference: Nova Scotia House of Assembly Nova Scotia Archives RG 5 Series GP volume 4 number 189a

13 August 1863

Petition, Robert Henry and others, Antigonish, asking for the release of Joseph Payne, 16, mail clerk, who was given three months for opening a letter.

Reference: Nova Scotia House of Assembly Nova Scotia Archives RG 5 Series GP volume 4 number 190

1 September 1863

Petition, Bridget Wall, asking for the release of her son Thomas from prison, so that he can serve on a vessel.

Reference: Nova Scotia House of Assembly Nova Scotia Archives RG 5 Series GP volume 4 number 191

13 September 1863

Petition, Michael Hines, Halifax, asking release from prison where he has served five months for assaulting a soldier.

Reference: Nova Scotia House of Assembly Nova Scotia Archives RG 5 Series GP volume 4 number 192

9 October 1863

Petition, George Porter, Amherst, asking for the release of his son, Joshua, serving two years for larceny. Requires him to assist in raising a family of his nine older children.

Reference: Nova Scotia House of Assembly Nova Scotia Archives RG 5 Series GP volume 4 number 193

4 November 1863

Judge DesBarres advises against the release of Joshua Porter.

Reference: Nova Scotia House of Assembly Nova Scotia Archives RG 5 Series GP volume 4 number 194