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Letter from Nicholl to Howe reporting on Bear River.
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From W. Nicholl.
Hillsburgh, 3rd Dec. 1842
Sir
I received yours of the 21st ult. and have put Newell Paul in possession of the lot you desired, given him a new axe and laid his old one. I herewith transmit you the bills for the oxen and cow for Matthew Picton, and [?Mr or W] Godfrey's certificate for the last quarter's schooling.
Messrs. [?Veroom] and [?Veal] have applied to me for the remuneration they were to have for their leases, which, as Paul has now the lot of the former, I told him I supposed you would send immediately. I likewise send an account of all I have got and am getting for the Indians to this time. J. Meuse (the Chief) has bought himself a pair of steers, and requested me to get a ring and staple for his yoke, which I have done. Respecting the old woman who wanted a house built for her from the best information I coul [could] get, I think there is no occasion for it at present, as she has three daughters on the hill and they are willing she should live with them, but as
Mentions names.
Date: 1842
Retrieval no.: Commissioner of Public Records — Mi'kmaq and Government Relations series Nova Scotia Archives RG 1 volume 432 pp. 113-115
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