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[f. 53]
Sydney 18th July 1787.
The Board met accordingly to adjournment
Present
Lieutenant
governor Des Barres
Alex : Haire
geo: Rodgers
Saml: Sparrow
Ranna Cossit
geo: Moore
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[f. 57]
Mr. Sparrow observed observed that as there are some considerable creditors in consequence of [holdiy?] Protested Bill for Supplies of Provisions, Lumber and [suncey?] to Lieutenant Governor Des Barres in the Settlement of this Island. That such Lands be secured to such Creditors or Creditors who may act as his Agent or Agents - therein with full power, that if such Bills and Accounts are not Satisfied within two years such Estates be Sold and the proceeds discharging Such Debts or Debts-Expense these [terues?] Mr.Sparrow thinks the request highly reasonable.
It is Mr. Moore's opinion that governor Des Barres should enjoy every Such of Lands that he has improved at his own Expense ...
Manuscript Group 11, Colonial Office 220, Nova Scotia and Cape Breton Sessional Papers, Minutes of Executive Council, 1787 (M.G. 11, C.O. 220, C.B. "B", Vol. 3 ff. 53-58