Petition of Francis Fraser of Pictou to Sir John Harvey, Lt. Gov., requesting relief for himself and his family. He has had consumption for many years.

Letter from William, Bishop of Halifax, to Joseph Howe regarding Howe's offer to give him money for the relief of poor Mi'kmaq. He says he'd rather have someone else distribute it and directs Howe to give five pounds to the bearer of this letter for his tribe but don't give him any more until the Bishop talks to the Priest. Also includes William's letter to Howe acknowledging receipt of Howe's note. Will consider general subject of Mi'kmaq but cannot promise any personal management because is he is too busy as is.

Letter from William Chearnley, Commissioner of Indian Affairs, to Joseph Howe, Provincial Secretary, regarding 500 great coats to be received to distribute this year (1849) among the Mi'kmaq.

Petition by Newel Joe, Newel Dennis et al to Lt. Gov. John Harvey for relief for the Mi'kmaq of Nova Scotia, particularly those around St. Mary's. They argue that some of the problems from which the Mi'kmaq suffer, especially the scarcity of game, "has been inflicted by our white brothers;" the government has an obligation, therefore, to provide relief.

Letter from William James Anderson of Pictou to G.R. Young regarding Joe Wilmot, a Mi'kmaq from Pictou who desires to send his sons to Pictou [?] Academy. Anderson recommends that the boys be removed entirely from their families and sent to board with a white woman, Miss Wilson, a teacher at the Infant School, and only allowed to visit their families occasionally.

Letter from H.W. Crawley, Sydney, to Joseph Howe, regarding the administration of Indian Affairs by Fr. J. Courteau of L'Ardoise and Crawley's correspondence with Courteau regarding the same. Mentions monies provided for the education of Michael Noel, a schoolhouse for Eskasoni, Courteau's desire to protect the Mi'kmaq from Scottish trespassers on Mi'kmaq land, and other issues.

Letter from H.W. Crawley to William H. Keating, Deputy Secretary, regarding a schoolhouse and schoolmaster for Eskasoni.

Letter from W.H. Creighton, Gold River, to the Receiver General, regarding 5 pounds voted for relief of Mi'kmaq at Gold River.

Petition of Denny Michael, Mi'kmaq Chief, Francis Tomma et al to Sir John Harvey, Lt. Gov., requesting assistance in completing the inside of the Chapel at Eskasoni.

Letter from Abraham Gesner, Indian Affairs Commissioner, to Joseph Howe, Provincial Secretary, regarding giving the Mi'kmaq some of the old obsolete arms of the military so they may hunt in winter and get food for their families.

Letter from Crawley of Sydney to Joseph Howe regarding the report of distribution of relief for the Mi'kmaq in Cape Breton in 1851. Includes copy of the report of Abraham Gesner, Commissioner of Indian Affairs, for 1851.

Letter from James McLeod of Sydney to Joseph Howe regarding £40 for Mi'kmaq relief in Cape Breton.

Letter from John Spry Morris, Commissioner of Indian Land, to Joseph Howe requesting authorization to spend money for a careful examination of the Mi'kmaq reserves in Cape Breton by the Principal deputy Surveyor regarding white incursion onto Mi'kmaq lands.

Letter from W.A. Hendry, Commissioner of Crown Land Office, to the Att.-Gen. regarding a complaint by Lewis Paul that he has been interfered with by Francis Webber and other proprietors of a saw mill near the head of the tide at Ingram River.

Letter from Silas Rand to Lt. Gov. LeMarchant regarding the petition of the Mi'kmaq. Few details.