Nova Scotia Archives
African Nova Scotian Diaspora
Letter from the administrator of the Government at Trinidad to the Governor of Nova Scotia, recommending a Mr. Burnley of Trinidad who has proceeded to Halifax to obtain Black laborers to move to that Island
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Government House
Trinidad 24th April 1839
Sir,
I have the honor to introduce to your notice Mr. William Hardin Burnley, he is a Member of Her Majesty's Council of the Island of Trinidad and is deputed by the Lieutenant Governor and Council of this Colony to forward our efforts to obtain Laborers for this Island.
He will explain to Your Excellency our views and wishes and I think I may safely request your Kindness to grant him your favour and Assistance in forwarding the object of his Mission.
To: His excellency
The Lieutenant Governor
Nova Scotia
Date: 24 April 1839
Reference: Commissioner of Public Records collection Nova Scotia Archives RG 1 volume 422 number 51