Nova Scotia Archives
Ports and Harbours
"A Quarterly Return of Articles imported within the District of Hants County..."
" … between the 1st day of July and 30th September 1838, subject to Provincial Duties for the support of Her Majesty's Government, Nova Scotia." This document lists the name of the ship, master, whence from, the importer, quantity and description of goods such as sugar and tobacco.
Date: 1838
Reference: Nova Scotia Treasury Papers Nova Scotia Archives RG 31-102 vol. 1 no. 19