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Letter from Gesner to Howe, Provincial Secretary, regarding the application of Francis and Joseph Paul for land at Musquodoboit at the mouth of Ship Harbour Lake, also regarding the Mi'kmaq settlement at Ponhook, the Luxie family occupation of land on Shelburne River, the dam built on the reserve at Ingram's River, and the recommendation for surveys of all these areas.
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can be applied without a survey.
A dam has been built on the
reserve at Ingraham's river, and the water [?flows OR grows]
a tract of wild meadow on the Indian land;
trespasses are also committed, and disputes have
arisen that can only be settled by making a
survey of the land.
In all these particulars I beg leave
to seek the aid and direction of the Government
with every desire on my part to protect and
assist the unfortunate people under my charge.
I have the honor to be
Sir
Your Most Obedient
humble Servant
A. Gesner
Com: Indian Affairs
[Hon]: Joseph Howe
Provincial Secretary
&c &c
Date: 1848
Retrieval no.: Commissioner of Public Records — Mi'kmaq and Government Relations series Nova Scotia Archives RG 1 volume 431 number 47
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