Land Survey
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Exchange
Indian Reserve
Land

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. J.M. Carmicheal (Member of Parliament) asked for the land exchange to be approved, stating that it would be of benefit to both parties.

1875-12-09
1875-12-09

J.M. Carmicheal (Member of Parliament) (correspondent)
Department of Indian Affairs

Personal correspondence

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

"Sir, I take the liberty of enquiring if you have received the report of Rev. R.M. MacDonald in reference to exchange of a portion of land between the Indians and Mr. Sproull. I brought this matter to your notice when in Ottawa last session and understand from Rev. Macdonald that he has had some correspondence with you on the subject and that he recommended in the interest of the Indians that the land should be exchanged as proposed. I am assured the change will be to their benefit and is also a matter of [] to a working farmer who in the present position of its land is subjected to serious and continual annoyance and []. Would you be good enough to give the matter your consideration and if approved direct the necessary steps to be taken to effect the exchange asked. I am, sir, your obedient servant, J.M. Carmicheal"

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