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Letter from Abe Merchand [?] to John Wentworth reporting that the local magistrate and settlers at Sheet Harbour want to make him aware of the situations of three Mi'kmaq families (i.e. the families of Lewis Cope, Eleanor Cope, and Peter Cope.) Urge relief. Includes letter from wentworth to James Brenton and Commissioners that the plea for relief be heard and action be taken.
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[Gent.?]
The preceding statement is recommended for [relief?]

Halifax
2nd Jany. 1802

To the Honble. James Brenton,
Commn. for relief of Indians


Mentions names of heads of three Mi'kmaw families, numbers of children, and describes their situations.

Date: 1802

Retrieval no.: Commissioner of Public Records — Mi'kmaq and Government Relations series Nova Scotia Archives RG 1 volume 430 number 104-105

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