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Mi'kmaq Holdings Resource Guide

Library Holdings

Intended to complement and provide context for the archival holdings at Nova Scotia Archives, the Library includes many unique and rare titles and in its scope and content, covers all aspects of Nova Scotia history. Nearly 300 titles relate directly to the Mi'kmaq, and have been entered into a special Library Database created for the Mi'kmaq Holdings Resource Guide.

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Peleg Wiswall — List of subscribers () — Nova Scotia Archives Library MG 15 volume 17 number 27

Peleg Wiswall — Letter, or draft of a letter, from P. Wiswall regarding James Meuse's plan "for settling and civilizing a part of his tribe" () — Nova Scotia Archives Library MG 15 volume 17 number 28

Peleg Wiswall — Letter from Mr. Harris to P. Wiswall regarding the lands granted to Captain Benson and the Mi'kmaq at Bear River (11 December 1825) — Nova Scotia Archives Library MG 15 volume 17 number 29

Peleg Wiswall — Brief description of Francis Salome and family () — Nova Scotia Archives Library MG 15 volume 17 number 30

Peleg Wiswall — Letter regarding the Mi'kmaq settlement at Bear River () — Nova Scotia Archives Library MG 15 volume 17 number 31

Peleg Wiswall — Page of a document concerning the Mi'kmaq settlement at Bear River () — Nova Scotia Archives Library MG 15 volume 17 number 32

Peleg Wiswall — List of names () — Nova Scotia Archives Library MG 15 volume 17 number 33

Peleg Wiswall — Letter regarding the Mi'kmaq settlement at Bear River (22 October 1828) — Nova Scotia Archives Library MG 15 volume 17 number 34

Peleg Wiswall — Bill from S. Harris to the Province of Nova Scotia regarding surveying land (9 November 1827) — Nova Scotia Archives Library MG 15 volume 17 number 35

Peleg Wiswall — Plan of a lot of land granted to John Lee and Thomas Henning in the township of Clements (31 May 1826) — Nova Scotia Archives Library MG 15 volume 17 number 36

Peleg Wiswall — Letter from P. Wiswall regarding the tract of land on Bear River () — Nova Scotia Archives Library MG 15 volume 17 number 37

Peleg Wiswall — Bill from Stewart and Budd to Judge Wiswall regarding sundries supplied to Mi'kmaq (1831) — Nova Scotia Archives Library MG 15 volume 17 number 38

Peleg Wiswall — Certification by Charles Budd and Mr. Rice of improvements made on a piece of land owned by F. Salome (1831) — Nova Scotia Archives Library MG 15 volume 17 number 39

Peleg Wiswall — Accusatory note from B. Potter to Paul Toney regarding Mr. Rice's timber (1832) — Nova Scotia Archives Library MG 15 volume 17 number 40

Peleg Wiswall — Letter from B. Potter and J. Power to the Sheriff of Annapolis County regarding rice's fear that Paul Toney will harm him (1832) — Nova Scotia Archives Library MG 15 volume 17 number 41

Peleg Wiswall — Letter from S. Harris to Judge Wiswell regarding the timber belonging to the Mi'kmaq (1832) — Nova Scotia Archives Library MG 15 volume 17 number 42

Peleg Wiswall — Letter from Mr. Rice, regarding timber (1832) — Nova Scotia Archives Library MG 15 volume 17 number 43

Peleg Wiswall — Indenture between Andrew Meuse and William Trumbal regarding use of the Mi'kmaq settlement at the head of Bear River (1833) — Nova Scotia Archives Library MG 15 volume 17 number 44

Peleg Wiswall — Letter from W. Turnbull [Trumbal?] to Judge Wiswall regarding the Mi'kmaq settlement at Bear River (1834) — Nova Scotia Archives Library MG 15 volume 17 number 45

Peleg Wiswall — Note from Paul Toney to Judge P. Wiswall asking him to send twenty shillings by the bearer, Joseph Toney (27 December 1834) — Nova Scotia Archives Library MG 15 volume 17 number 46

Peleg Wiswall — Note from P. Wiswall requesting a pair of blankets for the widow Jeremie, mother of Josiah Jeremie (1835) — Nova Scotia Archives Library MG 15 volume 17 number 47

Peleg Wiswall — A list of the number of blankets distributed to the Mi'kmaq named (1835) — Nova Scotia Archives Library MG 15 volume 17 number 48

Peleg Wiswall — Letter from Abbe' Sigogne to Wiswall on behalf of a Mi'kmaq Chief, Meuse, to clear his name from suspicion of retaining certian presents intended for his people. (1823) — Nova Scotia Archives Library MG 1 volume 979 file 8 number 1 and 1A

Peleg Wiswall — Letter to Wiswall from James Kempt concerning a plan to "settle and civilize" part of a Mi'kmaq tribe- a proposal to gain possession of the land for a reservation and to inquire into its condition. (1825) — Nova Scotia Archives Library MG 1 volume 979 file 8 number 2

Peleg Wiswall — Letter from Abbe' Sigogne to Wiswall expressing joy at the liberal and favourable response from Wiswall for the project concerning the Mi'kmaq. Lays out the requirements for a reservation. (1826) — Nova Scotia Archives Library MG 1 volume 979 file 8 number 3

Peleg Wiswall — Letter from Sir R. George to Wiswall expressing disappointment that the Bear River lands have not yet been settled by Mi'kmaq. Offers them assistance (in agreement with His Excellency). (1827) — Nova Scotia Archives Library MG 1 volume 979 file 8 number 4

Peleg Wiswall — Letter from J.S. Harris to Judge Wiswall. He has surveyed the Mi'kmaq lands and found a good place for a road. Gives a description of the individual lots near the road. (1827) — Nova Scotia Archives Library MG 1 volume 979 file 8 number 5

Peleg Wiswall — Letter from Sur Rupert George to Wiswall expressing support from the Governor for Wiswall's progress with the Mi'kmaq settlement. Mentions gifts being forwarded to the Mi'kmaq from the Governor through the Rev. Sigogne and Wiswall. (1827) — Nova Scotia Archives Library MG 1 volume 979 file 8 number 6

Peleg Wiswall — Letter from Abbe' Sigogne to Wiswall proposing a subscription to raise funds to construct a house of worship on the Mi'kmaq settlement. (1828) — Nova Scotia Archives Library MG 1 volume 979 file 8 number 7

Peleg Wiswall — Letter from Sir Rupert George to Wiswall regretting the absence of the mackeral from the supplies being sent to the Mi'kmaq. Inventory given. (1828) — Nova Scotia Archives Library MG 1 volume 979 file 8 number 8

Peleg Wiswall — Draft of letter to Rupert George by Wiswall informing him of having had the land divided into lots. Describes the progress of the Mi'kmaq settlement in detail, outlining the difficulties in making it self-supporting. No date. () — Nova Scotia Archives Library MG 1 volume 979 file 8 number 9

Peleg Wiswall — Letter from Rupert George to Wiswall stating that Wiswall's notes on Mi'kmaq life have served greatly and have entertained His Excellency, Sir James and friends in Halifax. Continue if condescending support is is ensured including that for the chapel. George recommends Wiswall to the New England Company whose object is the "civilization and instruction" of Mi'kmaq and people of African descent, for support of the settlement. (1828) — Nova Scotia Archives Library MG 1 volume 979 file 8 number 10

Peleg Wiswall — Letter from William Bowman to Wiswall inquiring on behalf of the Quakers in London as to what they may best be able to do to help the Mi'kmaq settlement. No date. () — Nova Scotia Archives Library MG 1 volume 979 file 8 number 11

Peleg Wiswall — Letter from William Bowman to Wiswall in receipt of the description of the Mi'kmaq settlement at Bear River. (1828) — Nova Scotia Archives Library MG 1 volume 979 file 8 number 12

Peleg Wiswall — Letter from Abbe' Sigogne to Wiswall regarding 'quarrel discord' among the Mi'kmaq that would have driven him to despair were it not for Wiswall's continued courage. Plans for chapel. (1828) — Nova Scotia Archives Library MG 1 volume 979 file 8 number 13

Peleg Wiswall — Letter from William Bowman to Wiswall in receipt of a further report on the Mi'kmaq. [See also MG 1 vol. 979, File 8, no. 12] Questions why Meuse's name has not come up recently. Mentions the possibility of selling cranberries on the English market. (1829) — Nova Scotia Archives Library MG 1 volume 979 file 8 number 14

Peleg Wiswall — Letter from Mr. Roach to Wiswall. The House of Assembly writes 100 pounds towards the building of the chapel on the Mi'kmaq settlment. A bill is before the House to divide Annapolis County. Describes in general terms the expenditures of the House. (1830) — Nova Scotia Archives Library MG 1 volume 979 file 8 number 15

Peleg Wiswall — Letter from Mr. Roach to Wiswall stating that the Executive Council has given consent togranting 100 pounds for building the chapel. (1830) — Nova Scotia Archives Library MG 1 volume 979 file 8 number 16

Peleg Wiswall — Copy of a resolution guaranteeing 100 pounds for the building of a Mi'kmaq chapel enclosed in a letter from Roach to Wiswall. (1830) — Nova Scotia Archives Library MG 1 volume 979 file 8 number 17

Peleg Wiswall — Copy of a resolution guaranteeing 100 pounds for the building of a Mi'kmaq chapel enclosed in a letter from Roach to Wiswall. (1830) — Nova Scotia Archives Library MG 1 volume 979 file 8 number 18

Peleg Wiswall — Letter from Abbe' Sigogne to Wiswall petitioning for clothing from the government for winter. (1831) — Nova Scotia Archives Library MG 1 volume 979 file 8 number 19

Peleg Wiswall — Letter from William Hill to Wiswall regarding monies for the Mi'kmaq chapel at Bear River. Mention of the House terminating peacefully after all its squabbles. (1831) — Nova Scotia Archives Library MG 1 volume 979 file 8 number 20

Peleg Wiswall — Letter from Abbe' Sigogne to Wiswall complaining about Meuse's indifference to religion. (1831) — Nova Scotia Archives Library MG 1 volume 979 file 8 number 21

Peleg Wiswall — Letter from Abbe' Sigogne to Wiswall concering finances for building the Mi'kmaq chapel at Bear River. (1835) — Nova Scotia Archives Library MG 1 volume 979 file 8 number 22

Peleg Wiswall — Statement of donations made to the Mi'kmaq chapel at Bear River, including 100 pounds voted by the Legislature. Sum total £144.0.91. No date. () — Nova Scotia Archives Library MG 1 volume 979 file 8 number 23

Peleg Wiswall — Statement of the individualized costs of the Mi'kmaq chapel - 1831. (1831) — Nova Scotia Archives Library MG 1 volume 979 file 8 number 24

Peleg Wiswall — Statement of the individualized costs of the Mi'kmaq chapel - 1832. (1832) — Nova Scotia Archives Library MG 1 volume 979 file 8 number 25

Peleg Wiswall — Names of the Mi'kmaq settled at Bear River, living in 1832. (1832) — Nova Scotia Archives Library MG 1 volume 979 file 8 number 26

Peleg Wiswall — Letter from Abbe' Sigogne to Wiswall. (1834) — Nova Scotia Archives Library MG 1 volume 979 file 8 number 27

Peleg Wiswall — Letter from Abbe' Sigogne to Wiswall stating, "According to your advice, I shall endeavor to go amongst the Indians when Judge Stewart shall be in the Quarter." No date. () — Nova Scotia Archives Library MG 1 volume 979 file 8 number 28

Please note: The Journals of the House of Assembly Mi'kmaq Index is not included in the Guide's Searchable database — view index from Journals of the House of Assembly here

               

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