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Halifax 8th. Jany: 1852
Sir,
A number of the Indians have
applied to me for guns to enable them
to obtain some food by hunting during
the winter as has always been their
custom. I know that many of them
are without guns, or the means of
obtaining them and I would therefore
most urgently request that the Government
be [desired?] to apply a number
[say fifty - written above so insert here] of
the old Militia Arms to the relief of
these poor and helpless people.

I have the honor
to be Sir
your most
Obedient humble
Servant
A Gesner
Com: Indian Affairs

Hon. Joseph Howe
Provincial Secretary
&c. &c. &c.


A. Gesner
Jany 8 1852
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