Details of origin and provenance are unknown. Many of these documents deal with native land issues. Also included are official appointments, lists of natives in certain localities, documents concerning neutrality during the War of 1812-1814 and petitions for relief.
Originals are very fragile.
1761 Treaty of peace and friendship concluded by the Hon. Jonathan Belcher Esq. 1788 Je.28 Carleton, Thomas. Prohibiting occupation of lands within the districts of the Indian villages at Richibucto. 1790 Je.1 Survey of Northwest branch of Miramichi.