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. Indian Agent MacDonald forwarded the transfer papers to the Department of Indian Affairs for approval.
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Boundaries--
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Indian Reserve--
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Land
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Sir, By this day's mail I forward to your office the papers of transfer per Mr. Sproull to the Indians. Have the goodness to see this [] [] [] [] the transfer made on the part of the Government to Mr. Sproull. Very Sincerely yours.R. Macdonald