Nova Scotia Archives
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Circular letter from the Provincal Secretary to the members of the House of Assembly regarding great coats and blankets ordered by Chearnley before his resignation; they will be placed at the disposal of county reps. Letter from McKinnon of Antigonish regarding Antigonish Mi'kmaq requests for seed potatoes. Letter from Chearnley to Keating regarding money for seed potatoes from the Indian Grant; ends with Chearnley's resignation as Commissioner. Letter from Chearnley to Provincial Secretary regarding his resignation. Letter from Francis Tommie, Chief of Eskasoni, to Jodge Dodd of Sydney, for assistance to purchase seed potatoes and oats. Other notes by Chearnley.
See also RG 1 vol. 431 no. 135.
Date: 1862
Retrieval no.: Commissioner of Public Records — Mi'kmaq and Government Relations series Nova Scotia Archives RG 1 volume 431 number 136
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