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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. Rev. MacDonald (Indian Agent) provided a sketch map and reported that the roadway discussed had not yet been built, but arrangements had been made to construct it "at any time."

1875-10-18
1875-10-18

Rev. MacDonald (Indian Agent) (correspondent)
L. Vankoughnet (Deputy of the Superintendent General of Indian Affairs)

Sketch Map; Personal Correspondence

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

"Sir, In reply to yours of the 28th Inst no. 4671, I beg to state. 1st, there is actually no side road by which the Indians may have access to their wood lot. Mr. [Joes/Jess] has promised a road and is ready to give it at any time. If required. 2nd. Mr. Sproull in crossing to the highway does not cross the Indian Reserve. 3rd. The enclosed sketch will give you an idea of the relative positions of the relative positions of the proposed changes. The part dotted and marked A in the plan represents the portion of Mr. Sproull's farm which he proposes to give. The part dotted and marked B of the Indian Reserve is what I propose giving in exchage and which I think would be fair equivalent. C represents the position of Mr. Sproull's dwelling. The Indians are now residing in lot No. 1. I am most respectfully, R. Macdonald JP."

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