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The Pictou Landing First Nation sought more land for their reserve in 1875, and the Provincial Government of Nova Scotia purchased a separate lot that was near, but not connected to the reserve, from James Sproull. As few roads existed in the area at the time, it was easier for residents of the reserve to cut across the property separating the two plots of land, which was also owned by Sproull. Sproull, in an effort to reduce 'trespassing,' proposed that an exchange of land be arranged between himself and Pictou Landing so that the two reserves would be connected. Deputy Superintendent General of Indian Affairs Vankoughnet requested that EA Meredith (secretary) read the report by James Dawson and advise him on the subject.

1876-11-29
1876-11-29

L. Vankoughnet (Deputy of the Superintendent General of Indian Affairs) (correspondent)
Meredith (Secretary Department of Indian Affairs)

Personal correspondence

RG10, Reel C-11121, Vol 1957, file 4671.

"Will Mr. Meredith please read the letter of Mr. Dawson, of Pictou, dated 21st inst. In reference to the transfer of a piece of Indian land by the Rev. R. Macdonald, Indian Agent at Pictou, and advise me on the subject."

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