October 1854

Petition, George Miers and other inhabitants of Wentworth complaining that mill dams have obstructed and killed the fisheries. Asks that a proper fish way be constructed near the mill site.

Reference: Nova Scotia House of Assembly Nova Scotia Archives RG 5 Series GP volume 2 number 124

1854

Petition, James Neville, mail carrier, western shore, North West Arm, asking for a grant of land near the bridge at the North West Arm (granted).

Reference: Nova Scotia House of Assembly Nova Scotia Archives RG 5 Series GP volume 2 number 125

16 December 1854

Josiah Coffin, M.L.A. protesting the appointment of John Homer, as Custos for Barrington. Many in the area opposed to the appointment.

Reference: Nova Scotia House of Assembly Nova Scotia Archives RG 5 Series GP volume 2 number 126

26 December 1854

Petition, Rebecca Kirby, Halifax, for release of her husband, John, in jail for assault. Claims it was a case of mistaken identity (lengthy correspondence attached).

Reference: Nova Scotia House of Assembly Nova Scotia Archives RG 5 Series GP volume 2 number 127

26 December 1854

Petition, Rebecca Kirby, Halifax, for release of her husband, John, in jail for assault. Claims it was a case of mistaken identity (lengthy correspondence attached).

Reference: Nova Scotia House of Assembly Nova Scotia Archives RG 5 Series GP volume 2 number 128

26 December 1854

Petition, Rebecca Kirby, Halifax, for release of her husband, John, in jail for assault. Claims it was a case of mistaken identity (lengthy correspondence attached).

Reference: Nova Scotia House of Assembly Nova Scotia Archives RG 5 Series GP volume 2 number 129

26 December 1854

Petition, Rebecca Kirby, Halifax, for release of her husband, John, in jail for assault. Claims it was a case of mistaken identity (lengthy correspondence attached).

Reference: Nova Scotia House of Assembly Nova Scotia Archives RG 5 Series GP volume 2 number 130

26 December 1854

Petition, Rebecca Kirby, Halifax, for release of her husband, John, in jail for assault. Claims it was a case of mistaken identity (lengthy correspondence attached).

Reference: Nova Scotia House of Assembly Nova Scotia Archives RG 5 Series GP volume 2 number 131

29 December 1854

Petition, Thomas Gear, Halifax, whose wife is in jail for larceny. Asks she be released as she is pregnent. Recommended by the Mayor.

Reference: Nova Scotia House of Assembly Nova Scotia Archives RG 5 Series GP volume 2 number 132

12 February 1855

Petition of complaint against Philip Carter, J.P., Queens County, by William Bryden. Also a recommendation for erecting a new Court House in Liverpool, and a list of court expenditures, 1853-54.

Reference: Nova Scotia House of Assembly Nova Scotia Archives RG 5 Series GP volume 3 number 1

19 February 1855

Letter - Philip Carter to Lewis Wilkins concerning accusations by William Bryden.

Reference: Nova Scotia House of Assembly Nova Scotia Archives RG 5 Series GP volume 3 number 2

19 February 1855

Letter - Philip Carter to Lewis Wilkins concerning accusations by William Bryden.

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

14 April 1855

Complaint against the Excise Officer at Liverpool by Henry Cowley.

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

4 May 1855

Letter from S. Duncan, Excise Officer, Liverpool, defending himself.

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

19 June 1855

Letter, Halifax, complainning that Henry Milton, mate of the Brig 'Martha,' owes wages to William Taylor. Brig owner George Rirchie complaints of decision by James Black, J.P.

Reference: Nova Scotia House of Assembly Nova Scotia Archives RG 5 Series GP volume 3 number 6