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Copy of letter from the Bishop of Nova Scotia to Lieutenant Governor, Sir James Kempt, relating to the distressed condition of the Black Refugees at Hammonds Plains
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would move him without pay, and he had nothing to offer, The Archdeacon hired a person to bring him immediately to Town, and he is now safely lodged in the Poor House - He also ordered a supply of Indian Meal Molasses, (the luxuries most desired by these poor people) for the family of this sufferer, and for those whose wants were most urgent; and he has also sent a partial supply of the Medicine which was most desired by the sick, with instructions to the Schoolmaster, in distributing it.
The articles most wanted, are Clothing of every kind, and blankets; Indian Meal Molasses and Salt Fish - the Schoolmaster has kept a little stock of provisions for sale, which have been chiefly attended to by his wife; and these have been retailed at very reduced prices during the late and present suffering - His attentions to the sick and needy were spoken of universally with so much gratitude; and he appeared so well acquainted with the people and their sufferings; and so willing to be useful, that the Archdeacon recommended him as a fit person to be employed in distributing whatever may be charitably contributed for the relief of the sufferers, who are represented by the Archdeacon as wearing their distress without [murmering?] - Many of them exhibit Christian Resignation, and were very grateful for his praying with them, when they manifested a fervent piety.
As the Archdeacons information may be entirely relied on,


Date: 15 January 1827

Reference: Commissioner of Public Records collection Nova Scotia Archives RG 1 volume 422 number 35

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