George Henry Monk's 'Indian Accounts:' 1784, 1793-1799, 1807-1809.
Reference: Monk family Nova Scotia Archives MG 1
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"A Survey of ethnohistorical materials in Nova Scotia" by Dr. V. P. Millar. Prepared for the National Museum of Man, Ottawa, 1974. 57 pp.
Date: 1974
Reference: Mi'kmaq Research Collection Nova Scotia Archives MG 15 volume 18 number 1
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Copy of the Treaty of 1725 for Ratification at Annapolis, also called Treaty no. 239. On verso is renewal of Treaty of 1725 by St. John River Indians. his is a copy lithographed by Clarks of Halifax and is in poor condition.
Date: 1725
Reference: Mi'kmaq Research Collection Nova Scotia Archives MG 15 volume 18 number 8
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Newspaper clipping of The Sunday Leader 22 Mar. 1925. Headline: "When the Micmacs buried the hatchet - The Treaty of Peace signed at Halifax in 1762 between the Chiefs and Jonathon Belcher - A wonderful document of great historical value."
Date: 1925
Reference: Mi'kmaq Research Collection Nova Scotia Archives MG 15 volume 18 number 7
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Transcript of Treaty of Peace between Jonathan Belcher and Joseph Shabecholouct, Merimichi tribe, at Halifax, 25 June 1761.
Date: 1761
Reference: Mi'kmaq Research Collection Nova Scotia Archives MG 15 volume 18 number 9
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Laminated, incomplete copy of lithograph in MG 15 vol. 18 no. 8 cof the Treaty of 1725 for Ratification at Annapolis Royal. (Missing renewal of treaty in 1749, on verso.)
Date: 1725
Reference: Mi'kmaq Research Collection Nova Scotia Archives MG 15 volume 18 number 10
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Poor copy of treaty in MG 15 vol. 18 no. 8. Treaty of 1725 for Ratification at Annapolis Royal. Also, poor quality copy of lithograph of 1727 Ratification of the Treaty of 1725.
Date: 1725
Reference: Mi'kmaq Research Collection Nova Scotia Archives MG 15 volume 18 number 11
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Piece of paper with tally marks counting "male Indians" and "female." "
Reference: Mi'kmaq Research Collection Nova Scotia Archives MG 15 volume 18 number 14
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Biographical references to Nova Scotian Mi'kmaq compiled by Leslie Upton.
Date: 1977
Reference: Mi'kmaq Research Collection Nova Scotia Archives MG 15 volume 18 number 16
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Collection of several items copied from PAC regarding a claim for land title: 1) A map of land in question located on Fairy Lake, Annapolis County, 31 Oct. 1864. 2) Certificates stating that the "Indian James Charles" has occupied and improved his land, Annapolis, 21 Oct. 1864. 3) Petition by James Charles to the Lieutenant Governor requesting confirmation of title of land, 2 Nov. 1864. 4) A written description of the land in question. 5) Recommendation that a lease be granted, 26 June 1867. 6) Letter from Robert Leslie to S.P. Fairbanks, Commissioner of Crown Lands, Halifax, asking that title be given to John Peter, for land which has been abandoned, Annapolis, 8 May 1866.
Reference: Mi'kmaq Research Collection Nova Scotia Archives MG 15 volume 18 number 17
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Copy of PAC letter from Charles Morris to D. Grandle regarding seven Mi'kmaq families in Mahone Bay who want some land in Gold River and that the Lt. Governor has given his consent to grant them 30 acres per family.
Date: 1818
Reference: Mi'kmaq Research Collection Nova Scotia Archives MG 15 volume 18 number 20
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Copy of letter from Joseph Howe to Peter Crenan requesting information, on behalf of Peter Wilmot, on the status of a land grant.
Date: 1843
Reference: Mi'kmaq Research Collection Nova Scotia Archives MG 15 volume 18 number 22
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Copy of petition from 11 Mi'kmaq families to Sir J. Wentworth requesting the allocation of 200 acres per family plus tools and provisions, etc., in order that they may improve their condition of life since Eurpoean immigration. A note states that 100 acres was approved for each family by Wentworth, 1807.
Date: 1807
Reference: Mi'kmaq Research Collection Nova Scotia Archives MG 15 volume 18 number 26
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This is a typewritten compliation of correspondence, 1838-1841, regarding the purchase of Lennox Island, Prince Edward Island, for the sole use of the Mi'kmaq. It inslude a petition to the Queen from the Chief of the Mi'kmaq requesting a grant og land which would enable them to settle in one spot and, therefore, be in a position to regain their previous health and social fabric which has been disrupted by the French and English inhabitants. Several letters follow, as well as excerpts from the Journal of Assembly, which attempt to determine whether Lennox Island is for sale by its owner and what a fair price for the Island would be. Ultimately, the House of Assembly declines to purchase the Island for the Mi'kmaq.
Date: 1838
Reference: Mi'kmaq Research Collection Nova Scotia Archives MG 15 volume 18 number 27
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Circular from John C. Haliburton, Legislative Council Chambers, requesting a report on the number of Mi'kmaq living in Nova Scotia, identifying number of children, their health, etc.
Date: 1841
Reference: Mi'kmaq Research Collection Nova Scotia Archives MG 15 volume 18 number 28
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