Item discusses the acknowledgement of receipt of a gift, discusses the poor state of the people in the city of Pelquin. Scott mentions naming his "little fellow" after Ross; goes on to discuss other personal news. Note: the hard copy notes for these records list the date as being 14 January 1853, but it is clearly 5 April 1853.
Reference: Ross Family Nova Scotia Archives MG 1 volume 795 number 3
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