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Letter from Seth Coleman to Richard Tremain, Chairman of Commissioners of the Poor, on the condition of the Black Refugees at Preston and Dartmouth
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and Observations of them on this side the water, I dont consider them much different to those [illegible] there are many more complains in our country neighbourhood, of their becoming a heavy tax by their dying, than that of their stealing I have no doubt, but if government would allow a little assistance until the Spring opens, and imployment to be had that they will be enabled, when in health to make ample provision for themselves and families.
i am with Respects,
[illegible]
Seth Coleman.

March 5, 1885
Rich Tremain Esq.
Chairman of the Commissioners of the Poor


Date: 5 March 1815

Reference: Commissioner of Public Records collection Nova Scotia Archives RG 1 volume 420 number 132

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