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.
Date: 1828
Reference: Peleg Wiswall Nova Scotia Archives MG 1 volume 979 file 8 number 10
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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.
Reference: Peleg Wiswall Nova Scotia Archives MG 1 volume 979 file 8 number 11
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Letter from William Bowman to Wiswall in receipt of the description of the Mi'kmaq settlement at Bear River.
Date: 1828
Reference: Peleg Wiswall Nova Scotia Archives MG 1 volume 979 file 8 number 12
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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.
Date: 1828
Reference: Peleg Wiswall Nova Scotia Archives MG 1 volume 979 file 8 number 13
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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.
Date: 1829
Reference: Peleg Wiswall Nova Scotia Archives MG 1 volume 979 file 8 number 14
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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.
Date: 1830
Reference: Peleg Wiswall Nova Scotia Archives MG 1 volume 979 file 8 number 15
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Letter from Mr. Roach to Wiswall stating that the Executive Council has given consent togranting 100 pounds for building the chapel.
Date: 1830
Reference: Peleg Wiswall Nova Scotia Archives MG 1 volume 979 file 8 number 16
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Copy of a resolution guaranteeing 100 pounds for the building of a Mi'kmaq chapel enclosed in a letter from Roach to Wiswall.
Date: 1830
Reference: Peleg Wiswall Nova Scotia Archives MG 1 volume 979 file 8 number 17
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Copy of a resolution guaranteeing 100 pounds for the building of a Mi'kmaq chapel enclosed in a letter from Roach to Wiswall.
Date: 1830
Reference: Peleg Wiswall Nova Scotia Archives MG 1 volume 979 file 8 number 18
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Letter from Abbe' Sigogne to Wiswall petitioning for clothing from the government for winter.
Date: 1831
Reference: Peleg Wiswall Nova Scotia Archives MG 1 volume 979 file 8 number 19
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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.
Date: 1831
Reference: Peleg Wiswall Nova Scotia Archives MG 1 volume 979 file 8 number 20
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Letter from Abbe' Sigogne to Wiswall complaining about Meuse's indifference to religion.
Date: 1831
Reference: Peleg Wiswall Nova Scotia Archives MG 1 volume 979 file 8 number 21
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Letter from Abbe' Sigogne to Wiswall concering finances for building the Mi'kmaq chapel at Bear River.
Date: 1835
Reference: Peleg Wiswall Nova Scotia Archives MG 1 volume 979 file 8 number 22
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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.
Reference: Peleg Wiswall Nova Scotia Archives MG 1 volume 979 file 8 number 23
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Statement of the individualized costs of the Mi'kmaq chapel - 1831.
Date: 1831
Reference: Peleg Wiswall Nova Scotia Archives MG 1 volume 979 file 8 number 24
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