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- Variations in title: Formerly known as RG 31-106
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1744-1878 (Creation)
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1.7m of textual records
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Scope and content
Series forms part of Treasury Papers and consists of records documenting expenditures and revenues generated in the upkeep and maintenance of the province's light houses, including including the costs for light house buildings and provisions for their keepers. Records take the form of receipts, warrants, bills submitted to the Commissioners for the Affairs of Light Houses and the Provincial Treasurer, contracts and accounts, correspondence on the subject of light houses, accounts of Light Duties and other taxes, and salary records. Series contains certificates signed by the Lieutenant Governor, the Lieutenant General and other officials directing the Provincial Treasurer to pay out funds for the upkeep of the light houses.
Records span Nova Scotia's light houses, including those at Annapolis, Arichat, Barrington, Brier Island, Canso, Cranberry Island, Cross Island, Devil's Island, Digby, Halifax, Horton Bluff, Liverpool, Louisburg, Low Point, Maugher's Beach, McNutt's Island, Pictou, Sambro, Seal Island, Scattarie, Shelburne, Saint Paul's Island, Wedge Island and others.
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Series is mostly organized chronologically, with a few exceptions.
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Series has no restrictions.
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Finding aids
File list available. When requesting materials, researchers should include Box Number, Date, and Item Number.
Associated materials
Additional light house materials can be found in other series within the Treasury Papers
Accruals
No further accruals are expected.