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Memorial of Theophilus Chamberlain of Preston
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Theophilus Chamberlain, detailing his activities as commissioner for applying £300 to opening a road from the junction of Musquodoboit River and the Guysborough Road to Salmon River in Preston which was approved by the Lieutenant Governor.

Date: 11 December 1805

Reference Nova Scotia House of Assembly Nova Scotia Archives RG 5 series A volume 12 number 25

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