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Letter from Monk to Wallace enclosing the letter from Ratchford (RG 1 vol. 430 no. 89) for consideration by the Commissioners of Indian Affairs.
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Windsor 6th Decr. 1801
Dear Sir
I have communicated the inclosed to one of the Commissioners for Indian affairs who being here alone, does not incline to act on the occasion, but approves of my submitting the application to you. If I can be serviceable in forwarding, or affecting andy wishes of the commissioners, I shall make it my duty to attend to their commands.
I remain, dear Sir, with regard,
Your devoted, & obedient Servant
G H Monk
Michael Wallace Esq.
Date: 1801
Retrieval no.: Commissioner of Public Records — Mi'kmaq and Government Relations series Nova Scotia Archives RG 1 volume 430 number 90
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