1818  1 Sep  Shelburne  

1077. Mrs. Gideon White to her son Miles, on various topics. ''you would be hurt indeed to see the Distress of your native Town, occasiond by drough & fire…your Papa is out for the Night commanding Watch to Guard the Town, as fire is all round us, Dean is at the farm with a Party everything is out of the House (Distressing indeed) it would be a heavy stroke to your Father to Loose his House & orchard...'' Messages to relatives and friends in England. Holograph.

White Family Nova Scotia Archives MG 1 Vol. 953 No. 1077