Nova Scotia Archives
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Petition of Theophilus Chamberlain and Other Inhabitants of Dartmouth and Preston
Theophilus Chamberlain and other inhabitants of Dartmouth and Preston stating the bad state of the road between Creighton’s Ferry and Preston, and asking for a grant of £120, which they estimate will repair the road. Signed with 13 names and presented to the House of Assembly (see also RG 5 series A volume 17 number 14).
Date: 13 February 1811
Reference Nova Scotia House of Assembly Nova Scotia Archives RG 5 series A volume 17 number 15
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