Each volume of the annual Journals and Proceedings of the House of Assembly of Nova Scotia includes an index. The relevant index references to 'Indians' and 'Indian Affairs' for the years 1818 to 1852 have been extracted and are listed below. The references lead primarily to petitions directed to the Indian Commissioners and to annual reports of the Commissioners, plus related appendices.
The appropriate microfilm retrieval numbers for these annual JHA volumes are 3528 (1800-1818), 3529 (1819-1832), 3530 (1832-1838), 3531 (1838-1842), 3532 (1843-1846), 3533 (1847-1849) and 3534 (1849-1852).
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One hundred pounds to the Lieutenant-Governor "to be applied by him in such a way as he may deem most proper for the relief of the Indians."
199
Eight resolutions of the House including one hundred pounds to the Lt.- Gov. "for relief of Indians."
258
Fifty pounds granted and paid to the Rev. Simon Lawlor, to "compensate that gentleman for the care and attention bestowed by him on the Indians of Cape Breton, and for having established and supported a school, wherein their children are instructed and educated by him."
279
Twenty Resolutions of the House, including grant to Lawlor, above.
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Petition no. 19
Of S. Lawlor for "allowance for instructing Indians in Cape Breton," 143, 248.
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