Nova Scotia Archives
Ports and Harbours
"Quarterly Return of Articles Imported within the District of Pictou …"
"… between the 31st day of December, 1865 and the 31st March, 1866, subject to Provincial Duties for the support of Her Majesty's Government, Nova Scotia." This document lists the vessel, master, from whence, the importer and quantities of items imported such as brandy, geneva, and molasses.
Date: 1866
Reference: Nova Scotia Treasury Papers Nova Scotia Archives RG 31-102 vol. 35 no. 23a