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 reported that Sproull's title was currently being investigated and he would report as soon as he had news.
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Land Survey--
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Boundaries--
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Exchange--
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Indian Reserve--
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Land
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"Sir, In reply to your letter on the 11th Inst. I have to inform you that Mr. Sproull's title to the land he desires to exchange is being inquired into by the Dept. of Justice and as asoon as this office is furnished with a report from that Dept, the matter receive immediate attention."