March 1864

Petition, Edward Bowers, fisherman, Halifax, asking that his son James be released from prison, as he is the only means of support for his parents.

Reference: Nova Scotia House of Assembly Nova Scotia Archives RG 5 Series GP volume 4 number 183

20 June 1864

Petition, Henry B. Lowden, Pictou, with accompanying documents, asking for an invetigation as to why he was dismissed as Lighthouse keeper.

Reference: Nova Scotia House of Assembly Nova Scotia Archives RG 5 Series GP volume 4 number 184

July 1864

Memorial, James Kerr, Halifax, protesting his dismissal as Landing Waiter and Searcher for Halifax County and as a Revenue Officer for the province.

Reference: Nova Scotia House of Assembly Nova Scotia Archives RG 5 Series GP volume 4 number 185

7 July 1864

Petition, William Craig, Halifax, letter carrier, complaining of his small pension. Employed for fifty years.

Reference: Nova Scotia House of Assembly Nova Scotia Archives RG 5 Series GP volume 4 number 186

20 September 1864

Petition, John M. Watson, merchant, Halifax, asking compensation for the degrading treatment he received in Boston when accused of being a 'blockade runner' (supporting petition signed by fellow merchants).

Reference: Nova Scotia House of Assembly Nova Scotia Archives RG 5 Series GP volume 4 number 187

20 September 1864

Petition, Alexander Keith the Younger, Halifax, merchant, protesting the seizure of 600 barrels of pork by United States officials, with a value of $24,000.00.

Reference: Nova Scotia House of Assembly Nova Scotia Archives RG 5 Series GP volume 4 number 188

23 July 1863

Petition, Pierce Ryan, labourer, Halifax, seeking release from prison to support his family.

Reference: Nova Scotia House of Assembly Nova Scotia Archives RG 5 Series GP volume 4 number 189

2 February 1864

Petition of Eiza, wife of William Guinnan, asking for his release from prison to support his family (granted).

Reference: Nova Scotia House of Assembly Nova Scotia Archives RG 5 Series GP volume 4 number 189a

13 August 1863

Petition, Robert Henry and others, Antigonish, asking for the release of Joseph Payne, 16, mail clerk, who was given three months for opening a letter.

Reference: Nova Scotia House of Assembly Nova Scotia Archives RG 5 Series GP volume 4 number 190

1 September 1863

Petition, Bridget Wall, asking for the release of her son Thomas from prison, so that he can serve on a vessel.

Reference: Nova Scotia House of Assembly Nova Scotia Archives RG 5 Series GP volume 4 number 191

13 September 1863

Petition, Michael Hines, Halifax, asking release from prison where he has served five months for assaulting a soldier.

Reference: Nova Scotia House of Assembly Nova Scotia Archives RG 5 Series GP volume 4 number 192

9 October 1863

Petition, George Porter, Amherst, asking for the release of his son, Joshua, serving two years for larceny. Requires him to assist in raising a family of his nine older children.

Reference: Nova Scotia House of Assembly Nova Scotia Archives RG 5 Series GP volume 4 number 193

4 November 1863

Judge DesBarres advises against the release of Joshua Porter.

Reference: Nova Scotia House of Assembly Nova Scotia Archives RG 5 Series GP volume 4 number 194

27 December 1863

Petition, James Bowers, imprisoned for assaulting a girl. Says liquor was the problem and asks release.

Reference: Nova Scotia House of Assembly Nova Scotia Archives RG 5 Series GP volume 4 number 195

3 September 1864

Petition and letters supporting the release of Robert Allgood, 17th Regiment, given five years for burglary, but is dying of consumption and would like to be released to see his parents in England (pardoned).

Reference: Nova Scotia House of Assembly Nova Scotia Archives RG 5 Series GP volume 4 number 196