1812

Petition of John and Henry Newton to the Assembly, relating the trouble they have had with regard to their land on Fox Island, Sydney County, and asking that the House will not amend the provincial act to encourage the fisheries so that it will operate their disadvantage.

Reference: Nova Scotia House of Assembly Nova Scotia Archives RG 5 Series A volume 18 number 163

1812

Draft resolution determining the legality of two votes in the election for the representative of Truro.

Reference: Nova Scotia House of Assembly Nova Scotia Archives RG 5 Series A volume 18 number 164

1812

Resolution respecting the words spoken by William Lawson and that Lawson apologize to the Speaker of the House.

Reference: Nova Scotia House of Assembly Nova Scotia Archives RG 5 Series A volume 18 number 165

1812

Account with William Scott for masonry work for the Court House and Assembly Room.

Reference: Nova Scotia House of Assembly Nova Scotia Archives RG 5 Series A volume 18 number 166

5 August 1812

Resolution for granting bounties for volunteers in the Navy.

Reference: Nova Scotia House of Assembly Nova Scotia Archives RG 5 Series A volume 19

26 March 1813

Resolution for making provision for the arms and accoutrements to be used by the militia during the forthcoming year. (Copy)

Reference: Nova Scotia House of Assembly Nova Scotia Archives RG 5 Series A volume 19

6 August 1812

Resolution for applying the rents of the Market House in Halifax to the defence of the province. Signed. Not agreed to by the Council.

Reference: Nova Scotia House of Assembly Nova Scotia Archives RG 5 Series A volume 19

25 July 1812

Proceedings of committee on supply, with resolutions for militia and other services connected with the war. Two drafts. Signed.

Reference: Nova Scotia House of Assembly Nova Scotia Archives RG 5 Series A volume 19

6 August 1812

Copy of report of committee to request the Lt.-Governor to take measure to protect the coast from American privateers, giving Sherbrooke’s reply, that he will consult with the Commander.

Reference: Nova Scotia House of Assembly Nova Scotia Archives RG 5 Series A volume 19

6 August 1812

List of votes for service of General Assembly.

Reference: Nova Scotia House of Assembly Nova Scotia Archives RG 5 Series A volume 19

5 January 1813

Bonds delivered by the Collector of Impost and Excise at Halifax to the Attorney General.

Reference: Nova Scotia House of Assembly Nova Scotia Archives RG 5 Series A volume 19 number 1

2 February 1813

Account of Government with John Howe and Son for 1400 prayer forms printed at the request of the bishop.

Reference: Nova Scotia House of Assembly Nova Scotia Archives RG 5 Series A volume 19 number 2

5 February 1813

Petition of Edward Morgan of Clements, adjutant of the 14th battalion of militia asking for an increase in pay to correspond with the increasing duties incumbent upon him.

Reference: Nova Scotia House of Assembly Nova Scotia Archives RG 5 Series A volume 19 number 3

8 February 1813

Petition of Hugh Denoon, Robert Pagan and James Milne of Pictou, stating how they apprehended, examined and sent under guard to Halifax an Irishman, Mathew Reynolds, lately arrived from Portugal, where he had murdered several Portuguese, and whom they consider to be a dangerous man. They ask compensation for the expenses, amounting to about £32, which they incurred in keeping and transporting him.

Reference: Nova Scotia House of Assembly Nova Scotia Archives RG 5 Series A volume 19 number 4

9 February 1813

Petition of the Inhabitants of Musquodoboit for money to clear the Road from Chizencook [ Chezzetcook ] to the head of Musquodoboit. Signed wiith 12 names. (There is no sign of this in the Journal.)

Reference: Nova Scotia House of Assembly Nova Scotia Archives RG 5 Series A volume 19 number 5