Nova Scotia Archives
Mi'kmaw Teaching and Learning Resources
Letter from Rupert George to Wiswall stating that Wiswall's notes on Mi'kmaq life have served greatly and have entertained His Excellency, Sir James and friends in Halifax. Continue if condescending support is is ensured including that for the chapel. George recommends Wiswall to the New England Company whose object is the "civilization and instruction" of Mi'kmaq and people of African descent, for support of the settlement.
Date: 1828
Retrieval no.: Peleg Wiswall Nova Scotia Archives MG 1 volume 979 file 8 number 10
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