2 January 1809

Memorial of William Philipps to the President asking compensation for his services as health officer for Halifax between 20th July 1804 and 20th November 1805, and a list of vessels examined by him.

Reference: Nova Scotia House of Assembly Nova Scotia Archives RG 5 Series A volume 16 number 1

2 January 1809

Two draft resolutions for granting several sums to be expended by Michael Wallace in payment of small debts against the new Government House. Signed.

Reference: Nova Scotia House of Assembly Nova Scotia Archives RG 5 Series A volume 16 number 2

2 January 1809

Fourteen resolutions for granting sums for repairs to New Government House, roads, lighthouses and other services throughout the province.

Reference: Nova Scotia House of Assembly Nova Scotia Archives RG 5 Series A volume 16 number 3

3 January 1809

Resolution granting the petition of William Sabatier and other Halifax merchants in favour of appointing and paying for a special agent to deal with trade matters and fisheries.

Reference: Nova Scotia House of Assembly Nova Scotia Archives RG 5 Series A volume 16 number 4

5 January 1809

Report of the committee to examine the lighthouse on Briar Island and report on whether the contract has been properly filled. They approve of the work of the contractor, Isaiah Shaw.

Reference: Nova Scotia House of Assembly Nova Scotia Archives RG 5 Series A volume 16 number 5

5 January 1809

Twelve resolutions for granting sums roads, lighthouses and other services.

Reference: Nova Scotia House of Assembly Nova Scotia Archives RG 5 Series A volume 16 number 6

6 January 1809

Petition of George Paris Monke, Captain of HMS Centurion, and officers stating that the officers of his ship, which is stationed in Halifax, are the only officers on the station who have to pay the provincial duties on wines consumed on shipboard, and asking relief.

Reference: Nova Scotia House of Assembly Nova Scotia Archives RG 5 Series A volume 16 number 7

6 January 1809

Draft resolution "that the Sum of two hundred Guineas be granted and placed in the Hands of a joint Committee of the Council and House of Assembly the same or such parts thereof as the said Committees shall think proper to be remitted to Nathaniel Atcheson Esquire the Special Agent of the province to enable him to defray any expenses that may be incurred for the Purpose of effecting such Objects as shall be deemed necessary and Advantageous to this Province." Compare with the final resolution, Journal, p. 76

Reference: Nova Scotia House of Assembly Nova Scotia Archives RG 5 Series A volume 16 number 8

6 January 1809

Resolution appointing and paying for Andrew Belcher, Michael Wallace, Richard John Uniacke, Foster Hutchinson, Simon B. Robie and William Lawson to correspond with the province's agents regarding commerce and fisheries as requested by a petition by Halifax merchants.

Reference: Nova Scotia House of Assembly Nova Scotia Archives RG 5 Series A volume 16 number 9

9 January 1809

Instructions for the Committee of conference, replying to the objections of the Council to the Bill for imposing an additional duty on liquors (which was to be applied to the debt accrued through supplying arms to the militia). Compare with the final resolutions, Assembly Journal, pp. 79, 80.

Reference: Nova Scotia House of Assembly Nova Scotia Archives RG 5 Series A volume 16 number 10

9 January 1809

Drafts of the reply of the House to the objections of the Council to the bill for imposing an additional duty on liquors (which was to be applied to the debt accrued through supplying arms to the militia). Compare with the final resolutions, Assembly Journal, pp. 79, 80.

Reference: Nova Scotia House of Assembly Nova Scotia Archives RG 5 Series A volume 16 number 11

9 January 1809

Draft of resolution and division on vacating Mr. Bolman’s seat for failing the give reasons for not attending the House. The House resolves "That the Speaker be directed to take the Usual Steps for a new Writ for the election of a Member to represent the Town of Lunenburg."

Reference: Nova Scotia House of Assembly Nova Scotia Archives RG 5 Series A volume 16 number 12

12 January 1809

Resolutions of the House for granting sums for compensating certain commissioners of roads.

Reference: Nova Scotia House of Assembly Nova Scotia Archives RG 5 Series A volume 16 number 13

13 January 1809

Four resolutions for granting sums for certain provincial services and a resolution granting £50 for purchasing the British Statutes at large and the Journals of the House of Commons to be placed in the Law Library.

Reference: Nova Scotia House of Assembly Nova Scotia Archives RG 5 Series A volume 16 number 14

17 January 1809

Copy of paper received from the Council after a conference with the Assembly’s committee on the subject of a supply. (The same as the entry on p. 98 of the Journal.)

Reference: Nova Scotia House of Assembly Nova Scotia Archives RG 5 Series A volume 16 number 15