1827  26 Feb  Halifax  

1190. Nathaniel White to his brother Cornelius. ''I think it doubtful if my Election will be decided this Session. Archibald's is still going on. It places me in the awkward situation as I am obliged to be silent on a question of much moment which has excited great sensation here i.e. the Customs question - I am obliged to play a cautious game which cramps me most confoundedly. However prudence must be my motto.'' Postscript states that ''The customs question occupied 5 successive days...'' Holograph.

White Family Nova Scotia Archives MG 1 Vol. 954 No. 1190