Commissioner of Public Records — Letter from Archibald to Rupert George regarding trespasses on Mi'kmaq lands by whites. Encloses a copy of letter to Crawley on same subject.Mi'kmaq and Government Relations (1837) — Nova Scotia Archives Library RG 1 volume 431 number 39

Commissioner of Public Records — Various documents including: statement of expenditure of the sum of £300 granted for the encouragement and relief of Mi'kmaq in 1846 and spent at various agencies; list of applications on behalf of Mi'kmaq that are before the House; petition of inhabitants of Pictou (142) recommending that Indian Point be purchased for the Mi'kmaq; a letter from Dr. Anderson to Bishop [?] on this subject; Rev. C.H. MacKinnon's letter requesting supplied for the Mi'kmaq in Sydney County; Letter from Rev. L. Byrne regarding Mi'kmaq near St. Mary's, French River, County of Digby.Mi'kmaq and Government Relations (1846) — Nova Scotia Archives Library RG 1 volume 431 number 40

Commissioner of Public Records — Letter from William James Anderson of Pictou to Rupert George, Provincial Secretary, regarding sickness and distress among the Mi'kmaq of Pictou, writing on behalf of the Board of Health of Pictou.Mi'kmaq and Government Relations (1846) — Nova Scotia Archives Library RG 1 volume 431 number 41

Commissioner of Public Records — Letter of Lt. Col. Thompson of Lake Loon to Rupert George regarding illness among the Mi'kmaq of Dartmouth.Mi'kmaq and Government Relations (1847) — Nova Scotia Archives Library RG 1 volume 431 number 42

Commissioner of Public Records — Memorandum of Dr. Jennings regarding expenses incurred on account of the Mi'kmaq near Dartmouth and Maitland during his attendence on them and the reduction of his charges.Mi'kmaq and Government Relations (1847) — Nova Scotia Archives Library RG 1 volume 431 number 43

Commissioner of Public Records — Letter from Abraham Gesner, Assistant Commissioner of Indian Affairs, to Rupert George regarding his report on visits to all Mi'kmaq communities in Kings, Digby, Yarmouth, Shelburne, Liverpool and Lunenburg Counties. Includes some numbers on population.Mi'kmaq and Government Relations (1847) — Nova Scotia Archives Library RG 1 volume 431 number 44

Commissioner of Public Records — From Abraham Gesner, Commissioner of Indian Affairs, to Rupert George regarding his report on the Mi'kmaq Nation including population figures for Nova Scotia, Cape Breton, Nre Brunswifck, Prince Edward Island, Gaspe' St. Pierre and Miquelon. Contains description of deprivation of Mi'kmaq of the lands of their forefathers.Mi'kmaq and Government Relations (1847) — Nova Scotia Archives Library RG 1 volume 431 number 45

Commissioner of Public Records — Letter from Gesner to Joseph Howe, Provincial Secretary, regarding the Mi'kmaq at Clare.Mi'kmaq and Government Relations (1848) — Nova Scotia Archives Library RG 1 volume 431 number 46

Commissioner of Public Records — Letter from Gesner to Howe, Provincial Secretary, regarding the application of Francis and Joseph Paul for land at Musquodoboit at the mouth of Ship Harbour Lake, also regarding the Mi'kmaq settlement at Ponhook, the Luxie family occupation of land on Shelburne River, the dam built on the reserve at Ingram's River, and the recommendation for surveys of all these areas.Mi'kmaq and Government Relations (1848) — Nova Scotia Archives Library RG 1 volume 431 number 47

Commissioner of Public Records — Letter from H.W. Crawley of Sydney to Joseph Howe, Prov. Sec., regarding the Mi'kmaq request for seeds for the 1848 growing season and encouragement of agriculture among the Mi'kmaq.Mi'kmaq and Government Relations (1848) — Nova Scotia Archives Library RG 1 volume 431 number 48

Commissioner of Public Records — Letter from Gesner of Sackville to Howe regarding settlement of Mi'kmaq on reserves, privision of relief, and encouragement of agriculture.Mi'kmaq and Government Relations (1848) — Nova Scotia Archives Library RG 1 volume 431 number 49

Commissioner of Public Records — Report of Lewis Johnston, M.D. of Bridgetown, relative to the small pox among the Mi'kmaq on the Bay Shore in Annapolis County.Mi'kmaq and Government Relations (1849) — Nova Scotia Archives Library RG 1 volume 431 number 50

Commissioner of Public Records — Letter of R. James of Bridgetown to Joseph Howe regarding the report of Dr. Johnston on small pox among the Mi'kmaq of Bay Shore enclosing a resolution of a Special Session of the Magistrates held at Bridgetown in 1849, ordering Drs. Johnston and Cochran to attend the Mi'kmaq and prevent the spreading of small pox, and also orders Joseph Whitlock, who declined to act as Health Warden, to attend the said doctors and see that the aforementioned regulations are carried out.Mi'kmaq and Government Relations (1849) — Nova Scotia Archives Library RG 1 volume 431 number 51

Commissioner of Public Records — Letter from [?] of Pictou to Joseph Howe regarding the bearer of the letter and three other Mi'kmaq on their way from Pictou to Halifax who are determined to see the Governor about obtaining relief for Mi'kmaq of Pictou who are destitute.Mi'kmaq and Government Relations (1849) — Nova Scotia Archives Library RG 1 volume 431 number 52

Commissioner of Public Records — Petition of Francis Fraser of Pictou to Sir John Harvey, Lt. Gov., requesting relief for himself and his family. He has had consumption for many years.Mi'kmaq and Government Relations (1849) — Nova Scotia Archives Library RG 1 volume 431 number 53

Commissioner of Public Records — Letter from William, Bishop of Halifax, to Joseph Howe regarding Howe's offer to give him money for the relief of poor Mi'kmaq. He says he'd rather have someone else distribute it and directs Howe to give five pounds to the bearer of this letter for his tribe but don't give him any more until the Bishop talks to the Priest. Also includes William's letter to Howe acknowledging receipt of Howe's note. Will consider general subject of Mi'kmaq but cannot promise any personal management because is he is too busy as is.Mi'kmaq and Government Relations () — Nova Scotia Archives Library RG 1 volume 431 number 54

Commissioner of Public Records — Letter from William Chearnley, Commissioner of Indian Affairs, to Joseph Howe, Provincial Secretary, regarding 500 great coats to be received to distribute this year (1849) among the Mi'kmaq.Mi'kmaq and Government Relations (1849) — Nova Scotia Archives Library RG 1 volume 431 number 55

Commissioner of Public Records — Petition by Newel Joe, Newel Dennis et al to Lt. Gov. John Harvey for relief for the Mi'kmaq of Nova Scotia, particularly those around St. Mary's. They argue that some of the problems from which the Mi'kmaq suffer, especially the scarcity of game, "has been inflicted by our white brothers;" the government has an obligation, therefore, to provide relief.Mi'kmaq and Government Relations (1849) — Nova Scotia Archives Library RG 1 volume 431 number 56

Commissioner of Public Records — Letter from William James Anderson of Pictou to G.R. Young regarding Joe Wilmot, a Mi'kmaq from Pictou who desires to send his sons to Pictou [?] Academy. Anderson recommends that the boys be removed entirely from their families and sent to board with a white woman, Miss Wilson, a teacher at the Infant School, and only allowed to visit their families occasionally.Mi'kmaq and Government Relations () — Nova Scotia Archives Library RG 1 volume 431 number 57

Commissioner of Public Records — Letter from H.W. Crawley, Sydney, to Joseph Howe, regarding the administration of Indian Affairs by Fr. J. Courteau of L'Ardoise and Crawley's correspondence with Courteau regarding the same. Mentions monies provided for the education of Michael Noel, a schoolhouse for Eskasoni, Courteau's desire to protect the Mi'kmaq from Scottish trespassers on Mi'kmaq land, and other issues.Mi'kmaq and Government Relations (1850) — Nova Scotia Archives Library RG 1 volume 431 number 58

Commissioner of Public Records — Letter from H.W. Crawley to William H. Keating, Deputy Secretary, regarding a schoolhouse and schoolmaster for Eskasoni.Mi'kmaq and Government Relations (1851) — Nova Scotia Archives Library RG 1 volume 431 number 59

Commissioner of Public Records — Letter from W.H. Creighton, Gold River, to the Receiver General, regarding 5 pounds voted for relief of Mi'kmaq at Gold River.Mi'kmaq and Government Relations (1851) — Nova Scotia Archives Library RG 1 volume 431 number 60

Commissioner of Public Records — Petition of Denny Michael, Mi'kmaq Chief, Francis Tomma et al to Sir John Harvey, Lt. Gov., requesting assistance in completing the inside of the Chapel at Eskasoni.Mi'kmaq and Government Relations (1851) — Nova Scotia Archives Library RG 1 volume 431 number 61

Commissioner of Public Records — Letter from Abraham Gesner, Indian Affairs Commissioner, to Joseph Howe, Provincial Secretary, regarding giving the Mi'kmaq some of the old obsolete arms of the military so they may hunt in winter and get food for their families.Mi'kmaq and Government Relations (1852) — Nova Scotia Archives Library RG 1 volume 431 number 62

Commissioner of Public Records — Letter from Crawley of Sydney to Joseph Howe regarding the report of distribution of relief for the Mi'kmaq in Cape Breton in 1851. Includes copy of the report of Abraham Gesner, Commissioner of Indian Affairs, for 1851.Mi'kmaq and Government Relations (1852) — Nova Scotia Archives Library RG 1 volume 431 number 62 1/2

Commissioner of Public Records — Letter from James McLeod of Sydney to Joseph Howe regarding £40 for Mi'kmaq relief in Cape Breton.Mi'kmaq and Government Relations (1852) — Nova Scotia Archives Library RG 1 volume 431 number 63

Commissioner of Public Records — Letter from John Spry Morris, Commissioner of Indian Land, to Joseph Howe requesting authorization to spend money for a careful examination of the Mi'kmaq reserves in Cape Breton by the Principal deputy Surveyor regarding white incursion onto Mi'kmaq lands.Mi'kmaq and Government Relations (1852) — Nova Scotia Archives Library RG 1 volume 431 number 64

Commissioner of Public Records — Letter from W.A. Hendry, Commissioner of Crown Land Office, to the Att.-Gen. regarding a complaint by Lewis Paul that he has been interfered with by Francis Webber and other proprietors of a saw mill near the head of the tide at Ingram River.Mi'kmaq and Government Relations (1852) — Nova Scotia Archives Library RG 1 volume 431 number 65

Commissioner of Public Records — Letter from Silas Rand to Lt. Gov. LeMarchant regarding the petition of the Mi'kmaq. Few details.Mi'kmaq and Government Relations (1852) — Nova Scotia Archives Library RG 1 volume 431 number 66

Commissioner of Public Records — Memo of Mi'kmaq reserves throughout Nova Scotia including Cape Breton.Mi'kmaq and Government Relations (1852) — Nova Scotia Archives Library RG 1 volume 431 number 67

Commissioner of Public Records — Letter from A. Gesner, Commissioner of Indian Affairs, to W.H. Keating, Deputy Provincial Secretary, regarding the request for further funds for Mi'kmaq relief.Mi'kmaq and Government Relations (1852) — Nova Scotia Archives Library RG 1 volume 431 number 68

Commissioner of Public Records — Letter from A. Gesner to Joseph Howe, Provincial Secretary, regarding his resignation from his post as Commissioner of Indian Affairs of Nova Scotia.Mi'kmaq and Government Relations (1853) — Nova Scotia Archives Library RG 1 volume 431 number 69

Commissioner of Public Records — Letter from John Spry Morris, Commissioner of Crown Lands and Surveyor General, giving a description of the Mi'kmaq reserve situate on the shore of St. Margarets Bay on both sides of Ingram River within the county of Halifax. Includes true copy of the description of land granted to Charles Ingram and others 17 Aug 1756.Mi'kmaq and Government Relations (1853) — Nova Scotia Archives Library RG 1 volume 431 number 70

Commissioner of Public Records — Letter from W.A. Hendry, Surveyor, to John Spry Morris, reporting his examination if areas of trespass on the Mi'kmaq reserve at Ingram River Includes plan.Mi'kmaq and Government Relations (1851) — Nova Scotia Archives Library RG 1 volume 431 number 71

Commissioner of Public Records — Letter from William Chearnley, Commissioner of Indian Affairs, to F. Webber et al regarding the complaint from Prancis Phillips and Louis Paul of trespasses by Webber and the others on Mi'kmaq land at Ingram River. Notes on backer that Webber said he would comply with Hendry survey.Mi'kmaq and Government Relations (1853) — Nova Scotia Archives Library RG 1 volume 431 number 72

Commissioner of Public Records — Letter from James B. Uniacke, Attorney General, to Francis Webber, Anthony Webber and John Duncan, regarding instructions given to him by the Commissioner of Crown Lands and the Commissioner of Indian Affairs to commence trespass proceedings against them regarding the Mi'kmaq reservation at Ingram River.Mi'kmaq and Government Relations (1853) — Nova Scotia Archives Library RG 1 volume 431 number 73

Commissioner of Public Records — Petition of Francis Fraser, Mi'kmaq, for relief for Mi'kmaq residing at Tatamagouche.Mi'kmaq and Government Relations (1853) — Nova Scotia Archives Library RG 1 volume 431 number 74

Commissioner of Public Records — List of articles issued by William Chearnley, Commissioner of Indian Affairs. Includes account of muskets issued to Mi'kmaq in 1853.Mi'kmaq and Government Relations (1853) — Nova Scotia Archives Library RG 1 volume 431 number 75

Commissioner of Public Records — Letter from Uniacke, Attorney-General, to Webber et al, advising that if he does not hear from them regarding their trespasses on Mi'kmaq land at Ingram River by the 25th of January, 1854, he shall take action against them. Also includes a letter from Amherst area to the Provincial Secretary stating there has been no relief given to Mi'kmaq there for two years. Mentions a chief in the area [Abrom?] Bones who knows the Provincial Secretary. Aid request denied; signed "S.C."Mi'kmaq and Government Relations (1854) — Nova Scotia Archives Library RG 1 volume 431 number 76

Commissioner of Public Records — Letter from William Chearnley to Uniacke regarding a visit from Webber regarding his trespass on Mi'kmaq lands at Ingram River.Mi'kmaq and Government Relations (1854) — Nova Scotia Archives Library RG 1 volume 431 number 77

Commissioner of Public Records — Petition of Peter Bobie, Mi'kmaq Chief in Kings, Queens, Lunenburg, and Shelburne Counties to Lt. Gov. LeMarchant requesting relief in the four counties for destitute Mi'kmaq.Mi'kmaq and Government Relations (1854) — Nova Scotia Archives Library RG 1 volume 431 number 78

Commissioner of Public Records — Letter from Charles Morse of Liverpool to Joseph Howe regarding the petition of peter Bobie.Mi'kmaq and Government Relations (1854) — Nova Scotia Archives Library RG 1 volume 431 number 79

Commissioner of Public Records — Letter from William Chearnley to Joseph Howe in response to Bobie petition defending relief efforts in the four counties of Queens, Kings, Lunenburg and Shelburne.Mi'kmaq and Government Relations (1854) — Nova Scotia Archives Library RG 1 volume 431 number 80

Commissioner of Public Records — Memo of James B. Uniacke regarding Fr. Courteau's request for relief funds for the Mi'kmaq of Cape Breton. Recommends £41.10.0.Mi'kmaq and Government Relations (1857) — Nova Scotia Archives Library RG 1 volume 431 number 81

Commissioner of Public Records — Authorization for Captain William Chearnley, Commissioner of Indian Affairs to prosecute against incursions on Indian ReservationsMi'kmaq and Government Relations (1854) — Nova Scotia Archives Library RG 1 volume 431 number 82

Commissioner of Public Records — Letter from James Uniacke, Commissioner of Crown Lands, to Lewis M. Wilkins, Provincial Secretary, regarding Chearnley's request to prosecute Webber et al for trespassing. Mentions trespasses of "Gould" [Gold] River Mi'kmaq reserve, Whycocomagh, Wagmatcook, and Margaree reserves in Cape Breton reported by Crawley and Fr. Courteau. Requests legislation making it a criminal offense to "enclose" land or water reserved for the Mi'kmaq punishable on summary proceeding.Mi'kmaq and Government Relations (1854) — Nova Scotia Archives Library RG 1 volume 431 number 83

Commissioner of Public Records — Letter from Samuel Chipman of Cornwallis to L. Wilkins, Provincial Secretary, regarding requests he has received from Mi'kmaq women for blankets.Mi'kmaq and Government Relations (1854) — Nova Scotia Archives Library RG 1 volume 431 number 84

Commissioner of Public Records — Letter from Chearnley to Wilkins regarding relief to be provided to the Mi'kmaq in Queens County.Mi'kmaq and Government Relations (1854) — Nova Scotia Archives Library RG 1 volume 431 number 85

Commissioner of Public Records — Letter from Jennings, MD, to Chearnley, Commissioner of Indian Affairs, reporting on his visit to the Mi'kmaq encampment northeast of the road between Sackville and Scots House, Truro Road. He found there four wigwams with residents suffering from varying degrees of typhus. Includes list of supplies, amounts of money due, a letter from Joseph Taylor, a Shubenacadie carpenter, regarding the completion of the Chief's house.Mi'kmaq and Government Relations (1855) — Nova Scotia Archives Library RG 1 volume 431 number 86

Commissioner of Public Records — Letter to John Compton [?] regarding relief money for seed purchase for the Mi'kmaq of Shubenacadie. Requests that he accompany Michael Thomas of Shubenacadie to McNabs store and to see Thomas receives the ten pounds.Mi'kmaq and Government Relations (1855) — Nova Scotia Archives Library RG 1 volume 431 number 87