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64
Halifax 25th. Septr. 1852

Sir
Her Majesty's Atty Genl.
having called my attention to the
state of the Indian Reserves, in
the Island of Cape Breton, which
are being intruded upon, by the Settlers
therein, and having suggested the
propriety, of ascertaing [ascertaining] the extent of
such trespasses, I do for the furtherance
of this object, request , that I
may be authorized to incur, such
expenses, as shall be found indispensable,
for the careful examination,
by the Principal Deputy Surveyer,
of the several lots of land, included
therein.

I have the honor to be
Sir
your Obedt Servt
John Spry Morris
Com. Ind. Land

The Honble
Joseph Howe
Prov. Secretary.