Commissioner of Public Records — Circular of the Provincial Secretary's Office on Indian Affairs sent to members of the House regarding the management of Indian Affairs in NS. Notes that the Commissioner of Indian Affairs has resigned and no successor will be appointed. Instead, funds voted for the Mi'kmaq will be given to members to spend in their districts on a pro-rata basis.Mi'kmaq and Government Relations (1862) — Nova Scotia Archives Library RG 1 volume 431 number 135

Commissioner of Public Records — Circular letter from the Provincal Secretary to the members of the House of Assembly regarding great coats and blankets ordered by Chearnley before his resignation; they will be placed at the disposal of county reps. Letter from McKinnon of Antigonish regarding Antigonish Mi'kmaq requests for seed potatoes. Letter from Chearnley to Keating regarding money for seed potatoes from the Indian Grant; ends with Chearnley's resignation as Commissioner. Letter from Chearnley to Provincial Secretary regarding his resignation. Letter from Francis Tommie, Chief of Eskasoni, to Jodge Dodd of Sydney, for assistance to purchase seed potatoes and oats. Other notes by Chearnley.Mi'kmaq and Government Relations (1862) — Nova Scotia Archives Library RG 1 volume 431 number 136

Commissioner of Public Records — Letter from A.G. Archibald of Truro to W.H. Keating regarding a letter Archibald received from Mr. R.P. Grant regarding the commission empowering Mr. G.D.B. Fraser to purchase Mi'kmaq lands at Pictou. These lands, by Committee of the House, were to be bought out of the proceeds of sales of Mi'kmaq lands. Asks Keating to look into the matter. Also includes letter from Keating to Grant regarding Fraser's commission to sell Mi'kmaq lands at Pictou.Mi'kmaq and Government Relations (1863) — Nova Scotia Archives Library RG 1 volume 431 number 137

Commissioner of Public Records — Letter from Henry G. Farish, Liverpool, to the House of Assembly regarding his account for medical attendances on sick Mi'kmaq. Memorandum of services visits and medicines rendered to sick Mi'kmaq of Queens County by the same.Mi'kmaq and Government Relations (1864) — Nova Scotia Archives Library RG 1 volume 431 number 138

Commissioner of Public Records — Letter from Dr. Alexander Lane of Mahone Bay to the House of Assembly regarding payment for medical services provided to Lewis Hammond in 1863. and Dr. J.C. Hooper's account for medical services to Mi'kmaq for 1864-1865.Mi'kmaq and Government Relations (1865) — Nova Scotia Archives Library RG 1 volume 431 number 139

Commissioner of Public Records — Letter from P.M Holden, Kentville, to Charles Tupper, Provincial Secretary, requesting blankets for 12 large Mi'kmaq families at Aylesford and 12 families around Kentville and Dalhousie. Accoutn of Levi W. Eaton for clothing supplied to Peter Bass. Account of the Overseers of the Poor for the care of Nevill, Mary Ann and Ann Sarah Penall. Account of a doctor for medical care for Newel child on Black River Mountain. Other accounts mentioning John Peter, two Mi'kmaq women in District 10, and Mi'kmaq in Clare.Mi'kmaq and Government Relations (1865) — Nova Scotia Archives Library RG 1 volume 431 number 140

Commissioner of Public Records — Petition of Dr. Lewis S. Murray of Upper Musquodoboit to the House of Assembly seeking payment for medical services rendered to John Cope, 12 miles from Murray's home.Mi'kmaq and Government Relations (1864) — Nova Scotia Archives Library RG 1 volume 431 number 141

Commissioner of Public Records — Letter from Louis Joe of St. Peter's, Cape Breton, on behalf of other Mi'kmaq, to Richard G. McDonnell requesting a response to petition forwarded to him on 10 Jan. 1865. handwritten note signed by RSMD noting signor was in favour of petition for sewer; council was not; leaves correspondence to Provincial Secretary. Handwritten note by Tupper, Prov. Sec., requesting to see original petition. Petition attached, requesting a seine 100 fathoms long for forty-two families. Note on back shows Lt. Gov. in favour; Executive could not grant seine.Mi'kmaq and Government Relations (1865) — Nova Scotia Archives Library RG 1 volume 431 number 142

Commissioner of Public Records — Letter from Samuel Fairbanks, Indian Commissioner, to the Provincial Secretary regarding disbursement of funds granted by the House for Mi'kmaq relief.Mi'kmaq and Government Relations (1865) — Nova Scotia Archives Library RG 1 volume 431 number 143

Commissioner of Public Records — Letter from James Lang of River John complaining that the government has not lived up to its promises to protect and preserve thousands of acres granted to the Mi'kmaq as reserves in 1859.Mi'kmaq and Government Relations (1866) — Nova Scotia Archives Library RG 1 volume 431 number 144

Commissioner of Public Records — Map of lands on S.W. branch of the Marguerite River [Margaree?] reserved for Mi'kmaqMi'kmaq and Government Relations () — Nova Scotia Archives Library RG 1 volume 431 number 145

Commissioner of Public Records — Letter from Joseph Howe to Lord FalklandMi'kmaq and Government Relations (1841) — Nova Scotia Archives Library RG 1 volume 432 pp. 1-7

Commissioner of Public Records — Copy of an Act to provide for the instruction and permanent settlement of the Mi'kmaqMi'kmaq and Government Relations () — Nova Scotia Archives Library RG 1 volume 432 pp. 9

Commissioner of Public Records — Copy of the Commission of Joseph Howe as Commissioner of Indian Affairs by Falkland, Lt. Gov.Mi'kmaq and Government Relations (1842) — Nova Scotia Archives Library RG 1 volume 432 pp. 11-12

Commissioner of Public Records — Instruction to the Commissioner of Indian AffairsMi'kmaq and Government Relations () — Nova Scotia Archives Library RG 1 volume 432 pp. 13-15

Commissioner of Public Records — Documents furnished to Howe upon appointment as Commissioner of Indian AffairsMi'kmaq and Government Relations (1835) — Nova Scotia Archives Library RG 1 volume 432 pp. 17-25

Commissioner of Public Records — Report of Charles Morris, Surveyor General, regarding Mi'kmaq reservations in NS countiesMi'kmaq and Government Relations (1820) — Nova Scotia Archives Library RG 1 volume 432 pp. 26-40

Commissioner of Public Records — Letter from Deputy Surveyor Alexander Thompson of Antigonish to J.S. Morris, Surveyor General, regarding the Pomquet reserveMi'kmaq and Government Relations (1842) — Nova Scotia Archives Library RG 1 volume 432 pp. 41-45

Commissioner of Public Records — Report from Titus Smith to the Surveyor General reporting on the Indian Point Reserve near ChesterMi'kmaq and Government Relations () — Nova Scotia Archives Library RG 1 volume 432 pp. 47-49

Commissioner of Public Records — Report [likely by Joseph Howe] regarding Indian Point lands claimed by Chief Francis Paul and Peter Thomas through their wivesMi'kmaq and Government Relations (1842) — Nova Scotia Archives Library RG 1 volume 432 pp. 50-52

Commissioner of Public Records — Letter from Joseph Howe to James Smith, Chester, regarding Smith's claim to valid title to land at Indian PointMi'kmaq and Government Relations (1842) — Nova Scotia Archives Library RG 1 volume 432 pp. 53

Commissioner of Public Records — Letter from John Spry Morris to Joseph Howe regarding white encroachment on Mi'kmaq land at Indian Point, Lunenburg CountyMi'kmaq and Government Relations (1842) — Nova Scotia Archives Library RG 1 volume 432 pp. 54-55

Commissioner of Public Records — Letter from James Smith to Joseph Howe regarding Mi'kmaq land at Indian Point and Smith's claim theretoMi'kmaq and Government Relations (1842) — Nova Scotia Archives Library RG 1 volume 432 pp. 55

Commissioner of Public Records — Letter from Joseph Howe to Tobias Cook of Chester regarding Cook's title to Mi'kmaq land at Indian PointMi'kmaq and Government Relations (1843) — Nova Scotia Archives Library RG 1 volume 432 pp. 56

Commissioner of Public Records — Letter from Howe to James Davison of Pictou requesting Devison's assistance in putting up permanent settlement of Mi'kmaq at PictouMi'kmaq and Government Relations (1842) — Nova Scotia Archives Library RG 1 volume 432 pp. 57-58

Commissioner of Public Records — Letter from Howe to Andrew Henderson regarding the petition of Charles Gloade on behalf of Annapolis Mi'kmaq and Henderson's personal knowledge of information contained in the petitionMi'kmaq and Government Relations (1842) — Nova Scotia Archives Library RG 1 volume 432 pp. 58-59

Commissioner of Public Records — Report on the reserve at Ingrams RiverMi'kmaq and Government Relations (1842) — Nova Scotia Archives Library RG 1 volume 432 pp. 60-62

Commissioner of Public Records — Letter from Howe to Titus Smith requesting that he survey the Ingram River reserveMi'kmaq and Government Relations () — Nova Scotia Archives Library RG 1 volume 432 pp. 62

Commissioner of Public Records — Letter from Joseph Howe to Morris regarding plans of ten reserves mentioned in Charles Morris' report of 1820Mi'kmaq and Government Relations (1842) — Nova Scotia Archives Library RG 1 volume 432 pp. 63

Commissioner of Public Records — Report of Joseph Howe regarding the reserve at Indian BrookMi'kmaq and Government Relations () — Nova Scotia Archives Library RG 1 volume 432 pp. 64-69

Commissioner of Public Records — Letter from Howe to William Faulkner requesting Faulkner to lay off the Shubenacadie reserve in 100 acre farm lots and to forward the plan of the same to HoweMi'kmaq and Government Relations () — Nova Scotia Archives Library RG 1 volume 432 pp. 69-70a

Commissioner of Public Records — Letter from Faulkner of Shubenacadie to Howe regarding the survey of Indian BrookMi'kmaq and Government Relations (1842) — Nova Scotia Archives Library RG 1 volume 432 pp. 70a-70b

Commissioner of Public Records — Letter from Howe to Faulkner instructing him to complete the survey of Indian Brook with or without Gorham Paul's cooperationMi'kmaq and Government Relations (1842) — Nova Scotia Archives Library RG 1 volume 432 pp. 70b

Commissioner of Public Records — Letter from Faulkner to Howe regarding the survey of Indian Brook reserveMi'kmaq and Government Relations (1842) — Nova Scotia Archives Library RG 1 volume 432 pp. 70c

Commissioner of Public Records — Letter from Lewis M. Wilkins of Windsor to John Widden requesting blankets for Mi'kmaq families in Windsor area that he will undertake to distribute - mentions Joe StephensMi'kmaq and Government Relations (1842) — Nova Scotia Archives Library RG 1 volume 432 pp. 70d

Commissioner of Public Records — Western Tour, 1842 - Joseph Howe's report on tour of western NS Mi'kmaq reservesMi'kmaq and Government Relations (1842) — Nova Scotia Archives Library RG 1 volume 432 pp. 71-107

Commissioner of Public Records — Letter from Joseph Howe to William Nicholl about forming a class of Mi'kmaq students, children or adults, teaching them reading and writing, and paying 10s per quarter per student.Mi'kmaq and Government Relations (1842) — Nova Scotia Archives Library RG 1 volume 432 pp. 108-109

Commissioner of Public Records — Letter from Nicholl to Howe regarding the cost of oxen, schooling of Mi'kmaq children, and purchasing a grindstone. Dated at Hillsborough.Mi'kmaq and Government Relations (1842) — Nova Scotia Archives Library RG 1 volume 432 pp. 109-110

Commissioner of Public Records — Letter from Howe to Nicholl instruction Nicholl to provide the bearer of the letter, Newell Paul, with a lot adjoining that of Francis Glode.Mi'kmaq and Government Relations (1842) — Nova Scotia Archives Library RG 1 volume 432 pp. 110-111

Commissioner of Public Records — Letter from Charles Glode of Liverpool Road, Annapolis, to Joseph Howe regarding an offer to sell to Howe a yoke and oxen for people at Bear River.Mi'kmaq and Government Relations (1842) — Nova Scotia Archives Library RG 1 volume 432 pp. 111-112

Commissioner of Public Records — Letter from Nicholl to Howe reporting on Bear River.Mi'kmaq and Government Relations (1842) — Nova Scotia Archives Library RG 1 volume 432 pp. 113-115

Commissioner of Public Records — Petition of Charles Glode, Governor of his tribe of Mi'kmaq residing in the County of Annapolis, to Lt. Gov. Viscount Falkland requesting seed, grain, hoes etc.Mi'kmaq and Government Relations (1842) — Nova Scotia Archives Library RG 1 volume 432 pp. 115-117

Commissioner of Public Records — Letter from Andrew Henderson of Albion Vale to Joseph Howe regarding travelling to General's Bridge, a site of an annual summer encampment of Mi'kmaq. Also regarding potato distribution, numbers and locations of Mi'kmaq throughout Annapolis County and whether Jack or Charles Glode is the true chief of the Mi'kmaq in the area.Mi'kmaq and Government Relations (1842) — Nova Scotia Archives Library RG 1 volume 432 pp. 117-120

Commissioner of Public Records — Letter from Abbe' Sigogne of Clare to Howe requesting blankets and relief for the Mi'kmaq of the district.Mi'kmaq and Government Relations (1842) — Nova Scotia Archives Library RG 1 volume 432 pp. 121

Commissioner of Public Records — Letter from Howe to David Dimock of Gold River regarding the supervision of expenditure for installation of a chimney and windows in John Pennall's house.Mi'kmaq and Government Relations (1842) — Nova Scotia Archives Library RG 1 volume 432 pp. 122-123

Commissioner of Public Records — Letter from William Hendry of Brookfield to Joseph Howe regarding the Mi'kmaq reserve lands at Brookfield. Requests trade of lans to be included in the reserve.Mi'kmaq and Government Relations (1842) — Nova Scotia Archives Library RG 1 volume 432 pp. 123-124

Commissioner of Public Records — Letter from Howe to William Hendry promising due consideration of his request [probably as per his letter: RG 1 vol. 432 pp. 123-124].Mi'kmaq and Government Relations (1842) — Nova Scotia Archives Library RG 1 volume 432 pp. 124

Commissioner of Public Records — Letter from Robert Hendry of Antigonish to William Henry regarding the encriachment by whites on Mi'kmaq lands at Pomquet.Mi'kmaq and Government Relations (1842) — Nova Scotia Archives Library RG 1 volume 432 pp. 125-126

Commissioner of Public Records — Letter from James Dawson of Pictou to Joseph Howe regarding the "civilization" [i.e. assimilation] of the Mi'kmaq.Mi'kmaq and Government Relations (1842) — Nova Scotia Archives Library RG 1 volume 432 pp. 127-129

Commissioner of Public Records — Letter from James Dawson to Joseph Howe regarding title on lands occupied by Mi'kmaq at the mouth of Pictou Harbour. Also includes abstract of title.Mi'kmaq and Government Relations (1842) — Nova Scotia Archives Library RG 1 volume 432 pp. 129-135