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Abbe Sigogne to Sir Rupert George requesting relief for the Mi'kmaq under his care. Notes that at this season, few Mi'kmaq are in Clare but are spread throughout Annapolis, Digby, Yarmouth and Argyle.
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[Spun?], Some coarse linen & Some [vestments] for children and have given to Some children some warm clothes, but as yet [to?] few.; I expect some others shall come. I do not expect however to exceed [illegible] proceeds; for the vigorous [season] is almost over, & the Indians are mostly in the woods. I in the course of the Spring shall send you my account, which shall be but small. I hope His Excellency Shall attend to my demand.
I have the honour to remain with Sincerity and regret
Your most humble and obedient Servant
J.M. Sigogne
Missionary
[P] S. I am not entitled to the appellation of Father.
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Sir Rupert A George -
Date: 1831
Retrieval no.: Commissioner of Public Records — Mi'kmaq and Government Relations series Nova Scotia Archives RG 1 volume 430 number 177
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