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with widows and infirm persons who
belong to us _

Father the granting of our petition would
be to us a proof that you are our real
protector and benefactor who has our
well-being and interests much at heart
and will not suffer your helpless children
to want, or be wronged without granting
them relief and protection_

Father, should you be pleased to hear
us, and grant our request, we would
approve of some person at SherBrook
being appointed to receive and distribute
your contributions _ And your children
as in duty bound shall always pray
St. Marys Dec.8th. 1849

Newel Joe A Wife and six Children
Newell Dennis A Wife
Greigwell A GrandMother and two Children
James [?Lewie] A Wife and one Child
Caber Toney A Wife and four Children
Michael Cristifer A Wife and Three Children
[?Glema] A Wife and Two Children
Louland A Wife and Two Children
Joe Michal A Wife and Three Children
Newal [?Polet] A Wife and Two Children
Frank Forit A Wife and Two Children
Joe French A Wife and Three Children
Moses Caber A Wife and One Child
Michal Cristifer A Wife and Two Children
Prosper A Wife and Three Children
Frank [?Sabra] A Wife and One Child

Saint Mary's
10th Decr 1849
I beg leave to Recomend [Recommend]
the above petition to your Excellency's
Thomas [?Glenross] J.P. }

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