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Letter from R.B. Dickson, Parrsboro, to Charles Tupper, Provincial Secretary, regarding the request for relief of the Mi'kmaq of Parrsboro district.
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Parrsboro December 22d 1857
Honbl & Dear Sir
The Indians of this place called on me today and stated that they are in a destitute condition and totally unprovided for this winter with blankets, clothing & provisions. I referred to an Almanach for 1858 & could find no [Commr?] for Indian Affairs for this part of the Province mentioned therein so I supposed a short petition such as the enclosed would [answer?] the purpose; blankets & provisions can be brought here for [money?] if his Excellency see fit to order a Sum to be [expended?] in that way for their relief. And you can not be at a loss for a suitable person here to take Charge of the business.
I have the honor to be
Yours respectfully
R.B. Dickson
The Hon[ora]ble Charles Tupper
Provl. Secty ?
Date: 1857
Retrieval no.: Commissioner of Public Records — Mi'kmaq and Government Relations series Nova Scotia Archives RG 1 volume 431 number 96
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