Nova Scotia Archives

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The Records of British Government at Annapolis Royal, 1713-1749

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Resolv'd that the afores^d James Blin by his disrespectful Carriage & behaviour as aforesaid hath shewn the utmost Contempt & Indignity to his Maj^ty's Authority & Royal Commisison

Order'd that the afores^d James Blin be Committed to prison for Said Offence

The Deputys not able to serve the Garrison with Grain

A Representation from the Deputys of this River in behalf of themselves & Inhabitants, Shewing the Insufficiency of this place to Supply either the Garrison or themselves with Grain &c
Read & Order'd


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That the Said Representation be examin'd by a Committee of the Whole Board at M^r Adams's house on Sunday next being the 27^th Ins.^t & that the Deputys have notice to attend [208]

Mett at M^r Adams's on Sunday the 27 Augs^t 1727 according to adjournment
All the Same Members present

The deputys assured of kindness upon their Good behaviour

The Committee after having maturely considerd the Contents of the Deputys Representation, They were admitted and assured of all the favour & Good usage they could desire while they behaved themselves As Dutiful Subjects to His Majesty King George

At a Council held at the Liv^tGovernor's house in y^e fort of Annapolis Royal on Wednesday the 30 Augs^t 1727

Present

The Same as on the 23.^d Ins^t

Joseph Bissett petitions for Going up the Bay Granted.

His Hon^r laid before the Board a Petition of Joseph Bissett of the Sloop Ranger now Riding at anchor in this port, Praying his permission to go up the Bay in order to gett in his debts, Engaging at the Same time to supply the Garrison with what Grain they Shall require as far as may lye in his power, Read and His Hon^r desiring the opinion & advice

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