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Letter from George Murray M.D. of New Glasgow to Capt. George MacKenzie reporting services rendered to Mi'kmaq.
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nothing or his party either to expect from them, so he
should be very careful not to alienate the affections
of many good and conscientious men, who voted
for the party last Election, in opposition to the Catholics
and without whose support, the Liberal party
could not successfully run another Election.

The Earl of Mulgrave has placed the Leaders
of the opposition in a most contemptible position before
the country in the official correspondence. His answer
to Johnsons Memorial is I think the ablest state
paper I have ever read. It is so clear, concise and
convincing. The Tories here do not like to speak of it
at all.

I understand the people of Barneys River are
applying to you for some money for the road on
the west side of the river. And have nominated
Walter Murray for [commissioner?] to expand it. I
am aware myself that it very much needs it.
And if compatible with the interests of other parts
of the county, I would be much pleased if you
could grant them the prayer of this petition.

Wishing you a good [?term OR time] in the Capital
I remain your [obt] [&c]
George Murray

P.S. Perhaps it might do no harm to read this
portion of the letter have reference to my Afc to the
Committee on Indian Affairs. I see by the papers that
there is a majority of Liberals on it, which perhaps
may be of some little advantage to you.
G.M.


Date: 1861

Retrieval no.: Commissioner of Public Records — Mi'kmaq and Government Relations series Nova Scotia Archives RG 1 volume 431 number 125

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