Letter from Abbe' Sigogne to Wiswall expressing joy at the liberal and favourable response from Wiswall for the project concerning the Mi'kmaq. Lays out the requirements for a reservation.
Date: 1826
Reference: Peleg Wiswall Nova Scotia Archives MG 1 volume 979 file 8 number 3
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Letter from Rupert George to Wiswall stating that Wiswall's notes on Mi'kmaq life have served greatly and have entertained His Excellency, Sir James and friends in Halifax. Continue if condescending support is is ensured including that for the chapel. George recommends Wiswall to the New England Company whose object is the "civilization and instruction" of Mi'kmaq and people of African descent, for support of the settlement.
Date: 1828
Reference: Peleg Wiswall Nova Scotia Archives MG 1 volume 979 file 8 number 10
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Letter from William Bowman to Wiswall inquiring on behalf of the Quakers in London as to what they may best be able to do to help the Mi'kmaq settlement. No date.
Reference: Peleg Wiswall Nova Scotia Archives MG 1 volume 979 file 8 number 11
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Letter from William Bowman to Wiswall in receipt of the description of the Mi'kmaq settlement at Bear River.
Date: 1828
Reference: Peleg Wiswall Nova Scotia Archives MG 1 volume 979 file 8 number 12
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Letter from Abbe' Sigogne to Wiswall regarding 'quarrel discord' among the Mi'kmaq that would have driven him to despair were it not for Wiswall's continued courage. Plans for chapel.
Date: 1828
Reference: Peleg Wiswall Nova Scotia Archives MG 1 volume 979 file 8 number 13
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Letter from William Bowman to Wiswall in receipt of a further report on the Mi'kmaq. [See also MG 1 vol. 979, File 8, no. 12] Questions why Meuse's name has not come up recently. Mentions the possibility of selling cranberries on the English market.
Date: 1829
Reference: Peleg Wiswall Nova Scotia Archives MG 1 volume 979 file 8 number 14
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Copy of a resolution guaranteeing 100 pounds for the building of a Mi'kmaq chapel enclosed in a letter from Roach to Wiswall.
Date: 1830
Reference: Peleg Wiswall Nova Scotia Archives MG 1 volume 979 file 8 number 17
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Copy of a resolution guaranteeing 100 pounds for the building of a Mi'kmaq chapel enclosed in a letter from Roach to Wiswall.
Date: 1830
Reference: Peleg Wiswall Nova Scotia Archives MG 1 volume 979 file 8 number 18
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Indian Affairs papers of Indian Agent George R. Smith of Yarmouth County: from 4 July 1887 to 8 May 1896.
Reference: Killam family - George R. Smith series Nova Scotia Archives MG 1 volume 531 folder 12
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Indian Affairs receipts and letters of Indian Agent George R. Smith of Yarmouth County: from Jan. 1889 to June 1898.
Reference: Killam family - George R. Smith series Nova Scotia Archives MG 1 volume 531 folder 13
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Indian Affairs receipts of Indian Agent George R. Smith of Yarmouth County: from 3 Jan. 1891 to Dec. 1893.
Reference: Killam family - George R. Smith series Nova Scotia Archives MG 1 volume 531 folder 14
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Indian Affairs letters of Indian Agent George R. Smith of Yarmouth County: dating up to 1898.
Reference: Killam family - George R. Smith series Nova Scotia Archives MG 1 volume 531 folder 15
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Indian Affairs papers of Indian Agent George R. Smith of Yarmouth County: from July 1888 to April 1898.
Reference: Killam family - George R. Smith series Nova Scotia Archives MG 1 volume 532 folder 16
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Indian Affairs papers of Indian Agent George R. Smith of Yarmouth County: from May 1887 to August 1896.
Reference: Killam family - George R. Smith series Nova Scotia Archives MG 1 volume 532 folder 17
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