Faint letter to Thomas W. James, Secretary's Office, requesting relief for the Mi'kmaq of the area (dated Lunenburg, 1837). Also includes petition of Francis Toney on behalf of Mi'kmaq residing in the eastern part of the township of Rawdon seeking relief (dated 1837). Followed by a note dated "Thursday" from the son of Lt. Gov. Colin Campbell to Sir Rupert George stating "My father desired me to send down the Indian with the petition to you." Also includes testimonial from M. Withrow, J.P., certifying the Toney petition. Includes backer to petition with notes about relief distributed as a result of petition.