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Letter, Michael Francklin, Windsor, to David Easson

Instructing Easson in distribution of provisions "for the use of the Indians, not exceeding three hundred rations," between 1 December 1778 and 15 April 1779. Francklin was acting under orders from Brigadier General McLean: "I am to request the utmost frugality be observed in the Disposal of these Provisions…The Aged, the Infirm, the Widow, the Orphan are particular objects and an attention paid to them will naturally Strike the generality of Indians, with Reverance and affection for the British government…." A register was to be kept listing those receiving rations.  4 December 1778.  3 pages : 30 x 47 cm.   Easson family Nova Scotia Archives MG 1 vol. 3478 A/112

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