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From Abraham Gesner, Commissioner of Indian Affairs, to Rupert George regarding his report on the Mi'kmaq Nation including population figures for Nova Scotia, Cape Breton, New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island, Gaspe' St. Pierre and Miquelon. Contains description of deprivation of Mi'kmaq of the lands of their forefathers.
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In the Annual grant made by
Parliament of £15,000 to the Indians
of Canada, these Micmacs do not
participate, and I shall rejoice
if their condition hereafter shall
meet with deeper consideration.
I have the honor to be
Sir
Your most Obedient
humble Servant
A Gesner
Commissioner for Indian
Affairs.
Dr. Gesner 29 Sep: 1847
Census of Indians
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nothing can be [clearer]
or as [Ruperts]
not in [respect] there
condition, [illegible]
[illegible] [illegible]Dr Gesner
Statements
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Date: 1847
Retrieval no.: Commissioner of Public Records — Mi'kmaq and Government Relations series Nova Scotia Archives RG 1 volume 431 number 45
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