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Letter from Gesner to Joseph Howe, Provincial Secretary, regarding the Mi'kmaq at Clare.
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exercise much caution in the disposal
of the Jublie money but I will remit [$]5
for the Indians of Clare, and with it state the circumstances should it meet
with your [illegible].
I am dear Sir
Your Obt. Servant
A Gesner
Com. Joseph Howe
Prov. Secreatry ec. etc. -
Date: 1848
Retrieval no.: Commissioner of Public Records — Mi'kmaq and Government Relations series Nova Scotia Archives RG 1 volume 431 number 46
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