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Handwritten notes, possibly of Joseph Howe, regerding relief in the 18th century. Notes may be taken from Executive Council minutes.
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28th - June 1779 - D 454 -
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A tract of land, two miles square on the [Stewiac?], ordered
to be granted to the Indians, - adjoining Lord [Egmonts?]
lands. Grant to be made to Mr_ Franklin and
[Paul] [Pemmey?] write /an Indian/ in [trust]
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20th_ Nov: 1780 __
Expenses incurred for the benefit of Indians, amounting
to £ 359-17 ordered to be paid.
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30th_ August 1799
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Indians accounts for nearly six years examined
and found correct, amtg [amounting] to £ 2945 -
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Retrieval no.: Commissioner of Public Records — Mi'kmaq and Government Relations series Nova Scotia Archives RG 1 volume 430 number 196
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