2 August 1831

Alexander Murison, Halifax, merchant states his ship the 'Nancy' was wrecked near Antigonish Harbour on the way to Richebucto, NB. The local J.P., Benjamin Ogden auctioned off the cargo but refuses to turn over the proceeds.

Reference: Nova Scotia House of Assembly Nova Scotia Archives RG 5 Series GP volume 7 number 13

9 February 1832

Rev. Charles Elliott reports that William Fisher, militia artillery, was injured when a cannon ran over his leg. His wife died and his children have gone to his wife's father, Thomas Tanner. Tanner also has the care of the grand children of two other daughters. Asks aid for Tanner.

Reference: Nova Scotia House of Assembly Nova Scotia Archives RG 5 Series GP volume 7 number 14

8 June 1832

Preston residents request assistance.

Reference: Nova Scotia House of Assembly Nova Scotia Archives RG 5 Series GP volume 7 number 15

23 May 1837

Letter of William Young discussing poor relief in Cape Breton.

Reference: Nova Scotia House of Assembly Nova Scotia Archives RG 5 Series GP volume 7 number 16

12 August 1838

Donald McKinnon, teacher, Broad Cove Intervale, complaints that he has been underpaid.

Reference: Nova Scotia House of Assembly Nova Scotia Archives RG 5 Series GP volume 7 number 17

1841

Master mariners recommend a lighthouse for the Minas Basin. Recommend it not be built on Partridge Island.

Reference: Nova Scotia House of Assembly Nova Scotia Archives RG 5 Series GP volume 7 number 18

1843

John McLeod and Alexander Campbell, east side Bras d'Or Lakes, ask for grant to erect a grist mill (43 names).

Reference: Nova Scotia House of Assembly Nova Scotia Archives RG 5 Series GP volume 7 number 19

26 March 1844

Marg Patterson, North West Arm, requests her husband be released from jail to assist the family.

Reference: Nova Scotia House of Assembly Nova Scotia Archives RG 5 Series GP volume 7 number 20

10 February 1844

Abraham Gesner prolists the exploitation of Nova Scotia's natural resources. Asks for permission to open a mine.

Reference: Nova Scotia House of Assembly Nova Scotia Archives RG 5 Series GP volume 7 number 21

1846

Petition of 'people of collor' of Preston concerning famine in the area (8 names).

Reference: Nova Scotia House of Assembly Nova Scotia Archives RG 5 Series GP volume 7 number 22

1 April 1847

Shelburne residents outline distribution of relief to negro population.

Reference: Nova Scotia House of Assembly Nova Scotia Archives RG 5 Series GP volume 7 number 23

1847

Comments of J.W. Johnston on petition of Amos Seaman, merchant, Minudie.

Reference: Nova Scotia House of Assembly Nova Scotia Archives RG 5 Series GP volume 7 number 24

January 1848

Certificate that J. Smith has built a grist mill Amherst (6 names).

Reference: Nova Scotia House of Assembly Nova Scotia Archives RG 5 Series GP volume 7 number 25

1 February 1848

John Hudon, Clements, asks for relief.

Reference: Nova Scotia House of Assembly Nova Scotia Archives RG 5 Series GP volume 7 number 27

14 February 1848

Petition from negroes of Preston and Meagher's Grant, seeking relief.

Reference: Nova Scotia House of Assembly Nova Scotia Archives RG 5 Series GP volume 7 number 28