13 February 1813

Petition of Lawrence Hartshorne and Thomas Boggs, Halifax merchants, asking for the return of duties paid on goods imported from Quebec, re-exported to Surinam and lost at sea. Certificates by Hartshorne Junior and the Collector of Excise.

Reference: Nova Scotia House of Assembly Nova Scotia Archives RG 5 Series A volume 19 number 21

20 February 1813

Petition of Charles Hill, George Grassie and John Howe Jr., administrators of Cassel Hians, asking that the interest due on bonds owed the province be remitted, in view of the insolvency of the deceased.

Reference: Nova Scotia House of Assembly Nova Scotia Archives RG 5 Series A volume 19 number 22

20 February 1813

Abstract of funds remaining for settlement in the hands of the Attorney-General to liquidate the balance unaccounted for by him at the 20th February 1813.

Reference: Nova Scotia House of Assembly Nova Scotia Archives RG 5 Series A volume 19 number 23

20 February 1813

State of Attorney General's Account of bonds and securities given by the Collector of Impost and Excise to him between 31 December 1808 and 31 Dec. 1812, account of monies paid in the same way, and abstract of funds remaining in the hands of the Attorney-Gen’l to liquidate the Balance unaccounted for by him at the 20th Feb. 1813. Signed.

Reference: Nova Scotia House of Assembly Nova Scotia Archives RG 5 Series A volume 19 number 24

20 February 1813

Account of monies paid into the Treasury and Office of the Collector of Impost and Excise by the Attorney-General on account of bonds placed in his hands to recover, as of 20th February 1813.

Reference: Nova Scotia House of Assembly Nova Scotia Archives RG 5 Series A volume 19 number 25

20 February 1813

Account with Dightman & Spike for repairs to the House of Assembly.

Reference: Nova Scotia House of Assembly Nova Scotia Archives RG 5 Series A volume 19 number 26

21 February 1813

General State of the Province of Nova Scotia.

Reference: Nova Scotia House of Assembly Nova Scotia Archives RG 5 Series A volume 19 number 27

22 February 1813

Petition of Joseph Langley to the legislature, asking for assistance to make it possible for him to keep open his establishment for entertaining travellers at the West Branch St. Mary's River, on the road from Musquodoboit to Guysborough.

Reference: Nova Scotia House of Assembly Nova Scotia Archives RG 5 Series A volume 19 number 28

22 February 1813

Petition of Hugh Denoon and other inhabitants of Merigomish, Pictou and the north shore, asking further aid from the legislature towards completing the pier from Arisaig Point. They hope "as the foundation of so useful a work is laid, and its solid benefits experienced, by so large a portion of his Majesty’s Loyal Subjects, that the Legislature will not be induced to withdraw its aid, on unfounded suggestions made by persons under the influence of prejudice or wholly incompetent to give a correct opinion of the importance and utility of this beneficial Establishment." Signed with 40 names and "official orders from all the Inhabitants alongst the Coast from Marygomish to the extreme point of Cape George."

Reference: Nova Scotia House of Assembly Nova Scotia Archives RG 5 Series A volume 19 number 29

22 February 1813

Petition of William Kidston, Pictou and his partners Richard Kidston, Thomas Dobson and John Telford, asking for the return of duties, which had been twice paid, on merchandise imported from Greenock and reshipped.

Reference: Nova Scotia House of Assembly Nova Scotia Archives RG 5 Series A volume 19 number 30

22 February 1813

Petition of Matthew Richardson, asking for a drawback of duties paid by him on goods exported to Boston. Annexed is list of goods, record of landing, sale, etc.

Reference: Nova Scotia House of Assembly Nova Scotia Archives RG 5 Series A volume 19 number 31

22 February 1813

Report of the joint committee on the public accounts and appropriated duty for militia arms.

Reference: Nova Scotia House of Assembly Nova Scotia Archives RG 5 Series A volume 19 number 32

23 February 1813

Petition of Jacob Rude, master of the schooner Speedwell, asking for the bounty on his fishing vessel, and also on the fish he caught in the past season, during which his fishing was interrupted by threats of capture by American privateers so that he was not able to complete the period necessary before applying for a bounty.

Reference: Nova Scotia House of Assembly Nova Scotia Archives RG 5 Series A volume 19 number 33

23 February 1813

Petition of Donald Grant and other inhabitiants of Nine Mile River, Douglas requesting aid to improve the road from the bridge at Shubenacadie to Halifax, so that they can get to the market.

Reference: Nova Scotia House of Assembly Nova Scotia Archives RG 5 Series A volume 19 number 34

23 February 1813

Petition of James Wallace and other inhabitants of Douglas and Rawdon, asking for £40 for improving the road to Nine MileRiver and making some small bridges. Signed with 29 names.

Reference: Nova Scotia House of Assembly Nova Scotia Archives RG 5 Series A volume 19 number 35