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Halifax Nova Scotia settlers 1761Nova Scotia. Halifax, November 16, 1761 These may certify, that we the subscribers, being chosen a committee by the people arrived in this province, from the kingdom of Ireland, the last summer, have at their request journeyed to the bason of Minis and Cobuquet, and diligently viewed the land situated on those bays, which were reserved for Col. Mc Nutt, and his associates; and are of opinion, that the said lands are equal in goodness, and fully answer the description given by him in an advertisement, published by him at Londonderry, bearing date the 20th of April, 1761. And do further certify, that in our opinion, the said lands and soil is equal in goodness to the best lands in Ireland, and capable of producing wheat, rye, barley, oats, pease, hemp, flax, potatoes, turnips, and all sorts of garden stuff, which grow here with the greater luxurience and as some of us have been in the province of Pennsylvania, And we take this opportunity to assure all our countrymen that our reception here exceeded far what Col. McNutt had assured us of and that we found all the inhabitants ready to assist, and promote us in our undertaking, with all good offices, and treated us with the utmost goodness and humanity.
Halifax, Nov. 17, 1761.
The above signers personally appeared before me, one of his Majesty\'s council for said province, and subscribed their names to the truth of the above declaration.
Charles Morris
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