In connection to purchasing more timber land for reserve at Pictou Landing, Mcleod explained that the wood was unsuitable for firewood as it was mostly softwood. He then stated the 10 acres for sale should keep them warm for "some years" as it is all hardwood.

1905-01-04
1905-01-04

J.D. Mcleod (Indian Agent) (correspondent)
J.D. McLean (Secretary of Indian Affairs)

Personal correspondence

RG10, Vol. 7761, File 27058 http://heritage.canadiana.ca/view/oocihm.lac_reel_c12050/1783?r=0&s=5

"Although portions of the Indian Reserve at Fishers Grant are thickly wooded, the said wood cannot be used for firewood - for fuel - as it is of the soft variety, chiefly spruce. To keep themselves warm during the winter the Indians have to steal the firewood, which they have been doing much to the chagrin of the proprieters. The wood on the reserve is valuable for fencing and will be usefull for that purpose for many years...The purchase of it would contribute towards the comfort and material welfare of the wards of the nation."

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