Nova Scotia Archives
Mi'kmaw Teaching and Learning Resources
Letter from McLeod, Arasaig to Lt. Gov. Campbell regarding relief for Mi'kmaq. Includes requests from Merigomish and Pictou.
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To His Excellency
Sir Colin Campbell
&c &c &c
Halifax
Let five pounds be given for the
completion of this Church
C.C.
[?transmitted] [?S] [H] _ [?Denoon]
26 Aug 15.
Date: 1835
Retrieval no.: Commissioner of Public Records — Mi'kmaq and Government Relations series Nova Scotia Archives RG 1 volume 431 number 14
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