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19 May 1808

Speech of Lieutenant Governor Sir George Prevost on opening legislature. Measures that His Majesty has taken to defend province against possible attack; he hopes that legislature will reciprocate by revising militia laws. Although accustomed only to military command, he will seek to perform his civil duties with strict justice and equity. Signed.

Reference: Commissioner of Public Records Nova Scotia Archives RG 1 volume 303 number 98

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