Commissioner of Public Records — Very brief summarized answers to George Monk's circular letter (RG 1 vol. 430 nos. 143 and 144) from Annapoolis, Pictou, Shelburne, Chester, Liverpool, Dorchester, Westmorland and Sissiboo.Mi'kmaq and Government Relations (1807) — Nova Scotia Archives Library RG 1 volume 430 number 147

Commissioner of Public Records — Account to Hartshorne and Tremain for sundries supplied to the Mi'kmaq by order of John Wentworth.Mi'kmaq and Government Relations (1807) — Nova Scotia Archives Library RG 1 volume 430 number 147 1/2

Commissioner of Public Records — An order for clothes for Louis Tony and Peter Maurice, two good men with influence over their fellow Mi'kmaq, including the letter requesting provisions for them and the order to get proper dress for each of the, but "let it be clearly understood that I cannot issue either arms or provisions to them unless their services are actually called for." signed J.C.S.Mi'kmaq and Government Relations (1812) — Nova Scotia Archives Library RG 1 volume 430 number 148

Commissioner of Public Records — Negative copy of the petition of Daniel Toney on behalf of himself and 17 families of Mi'kmaq. Referred to the Surveyor General and annotated by J.C. S. (John Coape Sherbrooke)Mi'kmaq and Government Relations () — Nova Scotia Archives Library RG 1 volume 430 number 148 1/3

Commissioner of Public Records — Various outstanding accounts of monies stil owed by government, Wentworth, for Indian accounts. Includes a paper with three names, Simon Paul, Francis Labradore, and Andrew Botomy.Mi'kmaq and Government Relations (1808) — Nova Scotia Archives Library RG 1 volume 430 number 148 2/3

Commissioner of Public Records — Letter from Abbe Segogne to Lt. Gov. Sherbrooke enclosing bill for expenses for relief of Mi'kmaq, 1813-1814. Also requests blankets and release of an old French prisoner named Pierre Clement.Mi'kmaq and Government Relations (1814) — Nova Scotia Archives Library RG 1 volume 430 number 149

Commissioner of Public Records — The petition of Sam Paul, John Paul and Joe Bass on behalf of themselves and fourteen other Mi'kmaq families living in the neighbourhood of Halifax. Seems incomplete: lacking signatures.Mi'kmaq and Government Relations () — Nova Scotia Archives Library RG 1 volume 430 number 149 1/3

Commissioner of Public Records — Very faint petition of Rev. John M. Segoigne in behalf of Pierre Brenard, a Mi'kmaq man praying for a grant of land. Also mentions that Wallace, Uniake and Morris were directed to report upon the claims of Mi'kmaq for land in the province for burying grounds, places of worship, etc., and the expediency of granting lands in trust for Mi'kmaq use.Mi'kmaq and Government Relations (1813) — Nova Scotia Archives Library RG 1 volume 430 number 149 2/3

Commissioner of Public Records — Surveyor General C. Morris' report regarding request of Mi'kmaq at Shubenacadie for an additional tract of land of 100 acres containing the place of the old Mass House and burying ground on the western side of the Shubenacadie River and which was included in land granted to Col. Hamilton, 1763, and is now owned by another family.Mi'kmaq and Government Relations (1814) — Nova Scotia Archives Library RG 1 volume 430 number 150

Commissioner of Public Records — Detailed report of the Surveyor General respecting the Mi'kmaq, concluding it inadvisable to grant land to Mi'kmaq in trust or otherwise, except to "merely reserve such situations as they have been in the habit of frequenting or using." Mentions Sigogne.Mi'kmaq and Government Relations (1815) — Nova Scotia Archives Library RG 1 volume 430 number 151

Commissioner of Public Records — Letter to Sherbrooke relating that the Bishop in the colony of Quebec intends to tour the province which will extend to Halifax.Mi'kmaq and Government Relations (1815) — Nova Scotia Archives Library RG 1 volume 430 number 152

Commissioner of Public Records — Letter from Bishop Plessis of Quebec to Sherbrooke regarding the conditions of the Mi'kmaq.Mi'kmaq and Government Relations (1815) — Nova Scotia Archives Library RG 1 volume 430 number 153

Commissioner of Public Records — Bishop Plessis of Quebec to Sherbrooke regarding Abbe Sigogne's mission to the Mi'kmaq.Mi'kmaq and Government Relations (1815) — Nova Scotia Archives Library RG 1 volume 430 number 154

Commissioner of Public Records — Letter from Abbe Sigogne to Sherbrooke enclosing his bill for expenses for relief of the Mi'kmaq and requesting a medal for the chief (unnamed).Mi'kmaq and Government Relations (1816) — Nova Scotia Archives Library RG 1 volume 430 number 154 1/2

Commissioner of Public Records — Negative copy of a letter from James Walker respecting the claims of a Mi'kmaq named Philip on lands through which a road passes, asking for compensation for Philip, for the harm the road has done him.Mi'kmaq and Government Relations (1815) — Nova Scotia Archives Library RG 1 volume 430 number 155

Commissioner of Public Records — Negative copy of a letter from Walker to [unknown] relating his having to alter the course of the road from Chester towards Hammond Plains, the new course of which passes through the potato garden of a Mi'kmaq named Philip.Mi'kmaq and Government Relations (1815) — Nova Scotia Archives Library RG 1 volume 430 number 156

Commissioner of Public Records — Letter from James Walker to Charles Morris regarding the surveying of a road in Chester and complaining about another surveyor, Mr. Vaughn, who is too easily bribed with liquor. Attached to RG 1 vol. 430 nos. 156-157.Mi'kmaq and Government Relations (1817) — Nova Scotia Archives Library RG 1 volume 430 number 156 1/2

Commissioner of Public Records — Form letter filled in by Philip Belnar [Bernard?] and Mary Josephine, his wife, of St. Margaret's Bay, regarding a road passing through their land. It claims they have sold over their land to the King for the sum of five pounds. Includes Philip and Mary's "hands and seals." Is worded somewhat like later treaties.Mi'kmaq and Government Relations (1816) — Nova Scotia Archives Library RG 1 volume 430 number 157

Commissioner of Public Records — Letter from Yorke to Hill [?] meant to accompany a petition regarding ungranted land. Mentions Mr. Morris.Mi'kmaq and Government Relations (1817) — Nova Scotia Archives Library RG 1 volume 430 number 157 1/2

Commissioner of Public Records — Letter from Crawley, Deputy Surveyor General, Cape Breton, to Rupert George regarding tresspasses on Mi'kmaq lands at Whycocomagh and requests for land from non-Mi'kmaq in that area. Includes note from the Lt. Gov. advising that Crawley is to be told that he approves of the arrangement proposed as far as it confirms the Mi'kmaq in possession of their land.Mi'kmaq and Government Relations (1821) — Nova Scotia Archives Library RG 1 volume 430 number 158

Commissioner of Public Records — Letter from Doucet to Lt. Gov. James Kempt regarding the condition of Mi'kmaq at Cape Sable.Mi'kmaq and Government Relations (1823) — Nova Scotia Archives Library RG 1 volume 430 number 159

Commissioner of Public Records — Letter from John Spry Morris to William Hill regarding trespasses by non-Mi'kmaq on Mi'kmaq lands at Malagawatch. Explains that a complaint made by Alexander McIntosh and others against Deputy W. Luce for having laid out land for them at Malagawatch that belonged to the Mi'kmaq, was actually "an ingenious story of Indian Claims" in expectation of getting some compensation.Mi'kmaq and Government Relations (1823) — Nova Scotia Archives Library RG 1 volume 430 number 160

Commissioner of Public Records — Copy of a letter from the Rev. Mr. Trotter relative to the claims of Mi'kmaq to lands granted to McWhinnie and others at Pomquet. Describes creation of reservation, relations with adjoining non-Mi'kmaq land owners, improvements by Mi'kmaq upon the disputed lands, exception from the reservation for the Pomquet ferry, etc.Mi'kmaq and Government Relations (1824) — Nova Scotia Archives Library RG 1 volume 430 number 160a

Commissioner of Public Records — Affidavit of Thomas Trotter and John Monro certifying that they did, in April of 1824, measure the improvements made by the Mi'kmaq in lands in Pomquet granted to Colin Campbell, H.H. Cogswell, and William Mcwhinnie and found said improvements to be 3 1/2 acres, more or less shown in the attached plan (map). On the same page is the recommendation of the Justices of the Peace for the area to allow the Mi'kmaq 150 acres instead of 100 acres for firewood.Mi'kmaq and Government Relations (1824) — Nova Scotia Archives Library RG 1 volume 430 number 160b

Commissioner of Public Records — Attestation of affidavit in RG 1 vol. 430 no. 160b. Mentions Indian Point.Mi'kmaq and Government Relations (1824) — Nova Scotia Archives Library RG 1 volume 430 number 160c

Commissioner of Public Records — Letter from Thomas Trotter to Rupert George enclosing the report and affidavit regarding the improvements made by Mi'kmaq at private lands in Pomquet. Also includes backer of Dominique Philyspas.Mi'kmaq and Government Relations (1824) — Nova Scotia Archives Library RG 1 volume 430 number 160d

Commissioner of Public Records — Letter from Henry H. Cogswell to Sir Rupert George regarding his lands at Pomquet upon which the Mi'kmaq have made improvements.Mi'kmaq and Government Relations (1824) — Nova Scotia Archives Library RG 1 volume 430 number 160e

Commissioner of Public Records — Letter from John Morris to William Hill enclosing the abstract of the Commissioners of Land for the month of February and also enclosing a copy of a letter from Trotter to the Board of Commissioners regarding the improvements of the Mi'kmaq on lands at Pomquet.Mi'kmaq and Government Relations (1824) — Nova Scotia Archives Library RG 1 volume 430 number 160f

Commissioner of Public Records — Letter from H.H. Cogswell to Michael Wallace regarding improvements on his land at Pomquet.Mi'kmaq and Government Relations (1824) — Nova Scotia Archives Library RG 1 volume 430 number 160g

Commissioner of Public Records — Letter from the Military Secretary's Office to Lt. Gov. Kempt advising that the commmissary has been instructed to release the presents for the Mi'kmaq in his charge as required.Mi'kmaq and Government Relations (1824) — Nova Scotia Archives Library RG 1 volume 430 number 161

Commissioner of Public Records — Petition of Joseph Paul to James Kempt on behalf of his elderly father, Peter Paul, Horton Corners, requesting relief. Includes a note that 1000 acres are reserved for Mi'kmaq in the rear of Horton township as well as a tract of several thousand acres in its vicinity on which the Mi'kmaq might be accomodated.Mi'kmaq and Government Relations (1825) — Nova Scotia Archives Library RG 1 volume 430 number 161 1/2

Commissioner of Public Records — Very poor negative copy of a petition from Malti Groade [Gloade?] and Alexander Davis. Mentions burying place, Liverpool Lake and "further improvements."Mi'kmaq and Government Relations () — Nova Scotia Archives Library RG 1 volume 430 number 162a

Commissioner of Public Records — Poor negative copy of what appears to be a letter regarding the petition of Groade and Davis in RG 1 vol. 420 no. 162a partially covered by a copy of the backer for the same. Seems to be a request for ungranted land. Mentions Queens County, Liverpool, and burial grounds.Mi'kmaq and Government Relations () — Nova Scotia Archives Library RG 1 volume 430 number 162b

Commissioner of Public Records — Statement of distribution of various articles among Mi'kmaq people for relief by order of James Kempt.Mi'kmaq and Government Relations (1827) — Nova Scotia Archives Library RG 1 volume 430 number 162 1/2

Commissioner of Public Records — Poor negative copy of a petition [?]. Mentions Cape Breton, fur, sickness, Christmas Toma, Chief [illegible] Toma and Matthew [illegible], and Honourable Military Order of [illegible].Mi'kmaq and Government Relations () — Nova Scotia Archives Library RG 1 volume 430 number 163

Commissioner of Public Records — Abstract of payments for blankets, clothing, provisions, seeds, axes, gunpowder, shot and other articles distributed among the Mi'kmaq by order of James Kempt in pursuance of the Indian grant of the legislature for relief.Mi'kmaq and Government Relations (1827) — Nova Scotia Archives Library RG 1 volume 430 number 163 1/2

Commissioner of Public Records — Poor negative copy of a receipt [?] of payment to John S. Harris [Morris?] for surveying a tract of land at Bear River for Mi'kmaq, laying a road through said tract, measuring and marking lots within the tract and making duplicate plans thereof.Mi'kmaq and Government Relations (1828) — Nova Scotia Archives Library RG 1 volume 430 number 164

Commissioner of Public Records — Account of potatoes delivered to the Mi'kmaq at Bear River.Mi'kmaq and Government Relations (1828) — Nova Scotia Archives Library RG 1 volume 430 number 164 1/2

Commissioner of Public Records — Negative copy of a letter expressing the satisfaction of the Mi'kmaq of Bras d'Or Lake, Cape Breton, with Rev. Mr. Lawlor for visits to their places of residence and of worship. Has attached a page of names[?].Mi'kmaq and Government Relations (1828) — Nova Scotia Archives Library RG 1 volume 430 number 165

Commissioner of Public Records — Negative copy of an attestation by Lawrence Kavanaugh that Father Lawlor has attended the Mi'kmaq of the Bras d'Or Lakes and asks that the House of Assembly pay lawlor the amount granted for the instruction of the Mi'kmaq in Cape Breton.Mi'kmaq and Government Relations (1828) — Nova Scotia Archives Library RG 1 volume 430 number 166

Commissioner of Public Records — Negative copy of letter from Richard Uniacke to Lawrence Kavanaugh regarding payment of funds to Lawlor for instruction of the Mi'kmaq as per letter in RG 1 vol. 430 no. 166.Mi'kmaq and Government Relations (1828) — Nova Scotia Archives Library RG 1 volume 430 number 167

Commissioner of Public Records — Petition of Father Simon Lawlor regarding the Mi'kmaq school in Cape Breton, addressed to the House of Assembly and accompanied by a report of the committee to which it was referred, concurring with Lawlor's opinion in his letter.Mi'kmaq and Government Relations (1829) — Nova Scotia Archives Library RG 1 volume 430 number 167 1/2

Commissioner of Public Records — Petition of James Lulan of Pictou on behalf of himself for relief in consequence of interference with his land. Includes backer with note that five pounds be taken from the Indian Account to be given to purchase necessaries for the Mi'kmaq and since the Indian accounts were rendered to the House.Mi'kmaq and Government Relations (1829) — Nova Scotia Archives Library RG 1 volume 430 number 168

Commissioner of Public Records — Request by bearer, Peter Wilmot, for ungranted lands at the forks of the River John in Pictou, so he may support his family. Includes remarks by Surveyor General.Mi'kmaq and Government Relations () — Nova Scotia Archives Library RG 1 volume 430 number 169

Commissioner of Public Records — Letter from P. Wiswall to William Hill requesting grants of relief and supplies to the Mi'kmaq community at Bear River.Mi'kmaq and Government Relations (1829) — Nova Scotia Archives Library RG 1 volume 430 number 169 1/2

Commissioner of Public Records — Letter from Thomas Crawley to William Hill regarding Mi'kmaq lands in Cape Breton, his office and other matters.Mi'kmaq and Government Relations (1829) — Nova Scotia Archives Library RG 1 volume 430 number 170

Commissioner of Public Records — Letter from G. Murray to Lt. Gov. P. Maitland regarding previous corrspondence regarding Peter Paul, a Mi'kmaq man convicted of murder, enclosing "His Majesty's pardon" for Mr. Paul on condition that Paul serves two years. Also includes a copy of a letter from Phillips to B.W. Hay advising that Robert Peel has recommended to the King that Paul's sentence be commuted to two years but nothing that if the Lt. Gov. feels the sentence should be even shorter, in the interests of justice, then he may shorten it. "Whitehall 19 Augt. 1830."Mi'kmaq and Government Relations (1830) — Nova Scotia Archives Library RG 1 volume 430 number 170 1/2

Commissioner of Public Records — Poor quality negative copy of a table of the distribution of sundry articles for the use of the Mi'kmaq by order of John Kempt from December 1826 to December 1829.Mi'kmaq and Government Relations () — Nova Scotia Archives Library RG 1 volume 430 number 171

Commissioner of Public Records — Poor quality negative copy of a petition from John Quinlan [?] and Samuel Irvine [?] for lands claimed by Mi'kmaq, Joseph Alexiel, in Shelburne.Mi'kmaq and Government Relations (1830) — Nova Scotia Archives Library RG 1 volume 430 number 172

Commissioner of Public Records — Letter from Thomas Crawley, Cape Breton, with reference to Hugh McLean's case, M.M. Keagney's petition, the Indian Grant, and other matters.Mi'kmaq and Government Relations (1830) — Nova Scotia Archives Library RG 1 volume 430 number 173