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Petition by Newel Joe, Newel Dennis et al to Lt. Gov. John Harvey for relief for the Mi'kmaq of Nova Scotia, particularly those around St. Mary's. They argue that some of the problems from which the Mi'kmaq suffer, especially the scarcity of game, "has been inflicted by our white brothers;" the government has an obligation, therefore, to provide relief.
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with widows and infirm persons who
belong to us _
Father the granting of our petition would
be to us a proof that you are our real
protector and benefactor who has our
well-being and interests much at heart
and will not suffer your helpless children
to want, or be wronged without granting
them relief and protection_
Father, should you be pleased to hear
us, and grant our request, we would
approve of some person at SherBrook
being appointed to receive and distribute
your contributions _ And your children
as in duty bound shall always pray
St. Marys Dec.8th. 1849
Newel Joe A Wife and six Children
Newell Dennis A Wife
Greigwell A GrandMother and two Children
James [?Lewie] A Wife and one Child
Caber Toney A Wife and four Children
Michael Cristifer A Wife and Three Children
[?Glema] A Wife and Two Children
Louland A Wife and Two Children
Joe Michal A Wife and Three Children
Newal [?Polet] A Wife and Two Children
Frank Forit A Wife and Two Children
Joe French A Wife and Three Children
Moses Caber A Wife and One Child
Michal Cristifer A Wife and Two Children
Prosper A Wife and Three Children
Frank [?Sabra] A Wife and One Child
Saint Mary's
10th Decr 1849
I beg leave to Recomend [Recommend]
the above petition to your Excellency's
Thomas [?Glenross] J.P. }
[written on bottom right corner]
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Date: 1849
Retrieval no.: Commissioner of Public Records — Mi'kmaq and Government Relations series Nova Scotia Archives RG 1 volume 431 number 56
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