Petition of John Francis, 8 August 1861, Northumberland County. Transcription.
Digital facsimile of "Petition of John Francis, 8 August 1861, Northumberland County," Provincial Archives of New Brunswick, RS108, reel F9024, Fredericton, New Brunswick. In "Contested Terrain: Aboriginal Land Petitions in New Brunswick, 1786-1878," Atlantic Canada Virtual Archives, University of New Brunswick, Fredericton, New Brunswick.
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To His Excellency Honle
John Henry
Thomas Mann Sutton Lieutenant
Governor and Commander in Chief of
the Province of New Brunswick &c &c &c
Thomas Mann Sutton Lieutenant
Governor and Commander in Chief of
the Province of New Brunswick &c &c &c
We the undersigned Indians
of the Tobique Point in the County of
Victoria and Province aforesaid Most
of the Tobique Point in the County of
Victoria and Province aforesaid Most
Humbly Sheweth
That having herd that
your Excellency had decided to
sell that Part of the Indian
reserve south of the Tobique River
which would be doing the Indians
great Injustice as a great Portions of
what is called the Flat has been
cleared by us and Now Cuts Some
Twenty or Thirty Tons Hay and
is the only means we have of
providing Fodder for our stock
which Consists of some Thirty
Head
your Excellency had decided to
sell that Part of the Indian
reserve south of the Tobique River
which would be doing the Indians
great Injustice as a great Portions of
what is called the Flat has been
cleared by us and Now Cuts Some
Twenty or Thirty Tons Hay and
is the only means we have of
providing Fodder for our stock
which Consists of some Thirty
Head
We therefore hope your
Excellency will take the matter
into favourable Consideration and
not allow that Portion of their reserve
from what is Called Dyers Brooke or
Ferry Landing opesit Curry's to
the head of the Narrows on
the Tobique to be sold
Excellency will take the matter
into favourable Consideration and
not allow that Portion of their reserve
from what is Called Dyers Brooke or
Ferry Landing opesit Curry's to
the head of the Narrows on
the Tobique to be sold
and in duty Bound
Will Ever Pray
Will Ever Pray
John his X mark Francis
Ambros his X mark Bear
Newel his X mark Moulton
Enis his X mark Lebuttis
Francis X mark John
Witness
B, Armstrong J. P.
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Thomas his X mark Francis
John his X mark Sapiel
John his X mark Sollis
Peter X mark Sollis
Antign his X mark Sollis
Stephen X mark Sollis
Joseph his X mark Moulton
John his X mark Sol
Peter his X mark Sol
Francis X mark Sol
Japur X mark Sol
Shapol X mark Sol
Joseph his X mark Trombly
Michael mark X McKingly
John mark X Michael
Peter X mark Michael
Joseph mark X Moose
Lolan mark X Bear
Joseph mark X Bear
Lewis mark X [unclear: Thomas?]
Francis mark X Peter
Newal mark X Thomas
John mark X Burnaw
Newel mark X Wallice
Michael mark X Bomer
Michael mark X Thomas
John mark X Lolan
Nicholas mark X Lolan
Peter mark X Wallace
Francis mark X Wallace
John mark X Moulton
Francis mark X Lenbor
Frans mark X Solus
Thomas mark X [unclear: Sholice?]
Newal mark X Enus
Newal mark X Bear
John mark X Peir
Tom mark X Tomer
Peter mark X Bear
[unclear: Shawice?]
mark X Francis
John mark X Sebatis
[Andover]
8th August 1861
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No. 3925
" 3975
" 3975
John Francis & others (Indians)
Pray that no part of the Indian
Reserve between Dyer's Brook &
the head of the Narrows. Tobique
may be sold
Reserve between Dyer's Brook &
the head of the Narrows. Tobique
may be sold
In Council 3 Decr 1861
"Let a Copy of Petition be referred to
"Indian Commissioner for his remarks."
"Indian Commissioner for his remarks."
In Council 17 Jany 1862
"Reserve 200 acres on South Side of
"Tobique River, including the Flat. Survey
"the rest in 100 acre Lots and sell
“proceeds to be paid to Indian Fund"
"Tobique River, including the Flat. Survey
"the rest in 100 acre Lots and sell
“proceeds to be paid to Indian Fund"