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Letter from Abbe Sigogne to Sir George stating that as he did not receive a reply to his last letter, he has delayed acknowledging the receipt of blankets and great coats for Mi'kmaq relief, until now.
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Sir Rupert A George
Honorable Sir
As I have received no answer to my last, expecting one every day, I [delaid?] till now to acknowledge the receipt of three pairs of Blankets and six great coats for Indians. These I have duly received. Mr Franc. [Bonnanfant?] my friend and relation going to Halifax is entrusted with the present and if it be the good pleasure of his excellency to accede to my demand, as you [?wish] me it was; Be so kind to Send it to me by the man. I have the honour to be with respect

Your most humble and
obedient Servant.
Abbé Sigogne
Clare August the 5th
1831


Date: 1831

Retrieval no.: Commissioner of Public Records — Mi'kmaq and Government Relations series Nova Scotia Archives RG 1 volume 430 number 179

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