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Letter from Howe to James Davison of Pictou requesting Devison's assistance in putting up permanent settlement of Mi'kmaq at Pictou

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is prepared, give them as much seed as will plant what they have ready.

With respect to education, endeavor to obtain the Rev. Wm O'Riley's sanction and aid to the establishment of a Sunday School for Children and Adults, and, if possible, get a [boy?] or two to some day school in Pictou. From the lively interest you have always manifested in the civilization of the Indians, I need not trouble you with any instructions - your own benevolent disposition and sound judgement will be your best guides. With best regards to Mrs. D believe me

Yours Truly,

James Dawson. Pictou

Halifax, May 6. 1842.
Dear Sir,

I observe that a Petition, forwarded to His Excellency the Lieutenant Governor from Charles Glode, in behalf of the Annapolis Indians, is in your handwriting - and as that Petition has been referred to me, in my Capacity of Commissioner for Indians

Date: 1842

Retrieval no.: Commissioner of Public Records — Mi'kmaq and Government Relations series Nova Scotia Archives RG 1 volume 432 pp. 57-58

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