21 September 1861

Petition, George Piers to Earl Russell, Foreign Affairs Secretary, requesting compensation for losses when his vessel was refused entrance to Hampton Roads, Virginia, by a United States government vessel.

Reference: Nova Scotia House of Assembly Nova Scotia Archives RG 5 Series GP volume 4 number 168

29 October 1861

Petition, William Martin, Sheet Harbour, asking that suitable action be taken against Newfoundland fishermen who seized a large quantity of herring from the schooner, 'Sea View.'

Reference: Nova Scotia House of Assembly Nova Scotia Archives RG 5 Series GP volume 4 number 169

23 October 1861

Petition, James Rice, Bear River, asking for assistance to establish an ice trade with the Southern States and other areas.

Reference: Nova Scotia House of Assembly Nova Scotia Archives RG 5 Series GP volume 4 number 170

25 February 1862

Petition, John W. Carten against John W. Scott, Sheriff, Queens County; also 8 other documents concerning the charges.

Reference: Nova Scotia House of Assembly Nova Scotia Archives RG 5 Series GP volume 4 number 171

19 March 1862

Petition of Sarah Killam asking for the release of her son Charles from prison so that he can assist the family.

Reference: Nova Scotia House of Assembly Nova Scotia Archives RG 5 Series GP volume 4 number 172

1862

Petition, Mayor and Council, City of Halifax asking that a bill is passed under Chapter 70, revised Statutes ordering the city to pay $1,000,000 towards the construction of the railway that the bill be suspended until the city can appeal to the Colonial Secretary.

Reference: Nova Scotia House of Assembly Nova Scotia Archives RG 5 Series GP volume 4 number 173

31 May 1862

Petition, miners and inhabitants of Goldenville, St. Mary's District, asking financial assistance to extend the main road to Hartford or Drysdale lead.

Reference: Nova Scotia House of Assembly Nova Scotia Archives RG 5 Series GP volume 4 number 174

2 September 1862

Petition of Joseph and James Smith, Joseph Trenholm and Martin and Sila Chapman asking for the disallowance of the bill clarifying the border area as it affects their land rights.

Reference: Nova Scotia House of Assembly Nova Scotia Archives RG 5 Series GP volume 4 number 175

18 August 1862

Three petitions protesting the seizing of the ship the 'Will of the Whisp' by United States authorities in the port of Metamores, Mexico.

Reference: Nova Scotia House of Assembly Nova Scotia Archives RG 5 Series GP volume 4 number 176

2 April 1863

Request of Catherine, widow of John McKinnon, Lieutenant, 105th Regiment, for pension. Married McKinnon in Sydney in 1827.

Reference: Nova Scotia House of Assembly Nova Scotia Archives RG 5 Series GP volume 4 number 177

20 April 1863

Petition, Joseph Albert Burton, 24, lame, asking for a free grant of 80 acres of land at North East Branch, Margaree.

Reference: Nova Scotia House of Assembly Nova Scotia Archives RG 5 Series GP volume 4 number 178

27 July 1863

Petition, George McGregor, Lower Horton, applying for the position of Superintendent of Lighthouses, with letters of recommendation from E.S. Brown and C.C. Hamilton, MLA's.

Reference: Nova Scotia House of Assembly Nova Scotia Archives RG 5 Series GP volume 4 number 179

February 1863

Petition, John McKinnon, Argyle, asking for back pay from 1826 as an ensign in the 64th Regiment.

Reference: Nova Scotia House of Assembly Nova Scotia Archives RG 5 Series GP volume 4 number 180

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