Indian Grant - 1856
Date: 1856
Reference: Commissioner of Public Records - Mi'kmaq and Government Relations series Nova Scotia Archives RG 1 volume 431 number 89
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Indian Grant - 1857
Date: 1857
Reference: Commissioner of Public Records - Mi'kmaq and Government Relations series Nova Scotia Archives RG 1 volume 431 number 90
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Grants 1858 for Mi'kmaq per Report of Committee.
Date: 1858
Reference: Commissioner of Public Records - Mi'kmaq and Government Relations series Nova Scotia Archives RG 1 volume 431 number 91
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Letter of Stweart Campbell of Guysborough regarding relief for Mi'kmaq at McNairs Cove, Strait of Canso.
Date: 1856
Reference: Commissioner of Public Records - Mi'kmaq and Government Relations series Nova Scotia Archives RG 1 volume 431 number 92
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Report of distribution of blankets to Mi'kmaq at Sackville where the chief James Paul resides, including Morris' family at North West Arm.
Date: 1857
Reference: Commissioner of Public Records - Mi'kmaq and Government Relations series Nova Scotia Archives RG 1 volume 431 number 93
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Letter from H.S. Pineo of Pugwash to William Chearnley requesting blankets and other aid for Mi'kmaq in the vicinity of Pugwash.
Date: 1857
Reference: Commissioner of Public Records - Mi'kmaq and Government Relations series Nova Scotia Archives RG 1 volume 431 number 94
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Note from William Chipman regarding Kings County reserves
Date: 1857
Reference: Commissioner of Public Records - Mi'kmaq and Government Relations series Nova Scotia Archives RG 1 volume 431 number 95
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Letter from R.B. Dickson, Parrsboro, to Charles Tupper, Provincial Secretary, regarding the request for relief of the Mi'kmaq of Parrsboro district.
Date: 1857
Reference: Commissioner of Public Records - Mi'kmaq and Government Relations series Nova Scotia Archives RG 1 volume 431 number 96
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Payments made on account of Mi'kmaq - 1857
Date: 1857
Reference: Commissioner of Public Records - Mi'kmaq and Government Relations series Nova Scotia Archives RG 1 volume 431 number 96 1/2
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Letter from Edward Bathes of Kentville to Charles Tupper, Provincial Secretary, reporting on his activities since being appointed Commissioner of Indian Affairs for the Western District. Includes discussion of Bear River and Shubenacadie.
Date: 1858
Reference: Commissioner of Public Records - Mi'kmaq and Government Relations series Nova Scotia Archives RG 1 volume 431 number 97
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Unsigned memo on stationary of the Provincial Secretary's office regarding the condition of the Mi'kmaq of Nova Scotia, apparently referring to earler recommendations regarding trespasses on Mi'kmaq land. 1858.
Date: 1858
Reference: Commissioner of Public Records - Mi'kmaq and Government Relations series Nova Scotia Archives RG 1 volume 431 number 98
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Letter from Samuel Fairbanks, Commissioner of Crown Lands, to the Provincial Secretary, regarding the Return of Indian Reservations Throughout NS with a report on the same pursuant to the command of the Lt. Gov. for Return and Report. Includes copy of the report by Uniacke regarding trespasses on Mi'kmaq lands and return of Mi'kmaq reservations with data on number of Mi'kmaq in NS from the 1852 census.
Date: 1852
Reference: Commissioner of Public Records - Mi'kmaq and Government Relations series Nova Scotia Archives RG 1 volume 431 number 98 1/2
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Letter from Samuel Fairbanks to the Provincial Secretary regarding trespasses on Wagmatcook.
Date: 1858
Reference: Commissioner of Public Records - Mi'kmaq and Government Relations series Nova Scotia Archives RG 1 volume 431 number 99
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Account of Dr. George Murray for medical services rendered to Mi'kmaq and recommendation of Committee on Indian Affairs for payment in full of the same.
Date: 1860
Reference: Commissioner of Public Records - Mi'kmaq and Government Relations series Nova Scotia Archives RG 1 volume 431 number 100
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Letter from William Chearnley to the Provincial Secretary regarding applications to the Department of Indian Affairs for blankets for Mi'kmaq in various locales throughout Nova Scotia.
Date: 1859
Reference: Commissioner of Public Records - Mi'kmaq and Government Relations series Nova Scotia Archives RG 1 volume 431 number 101
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