CHAPTER XII.

AN ANTICIPATION—MR. ALLAN'S REPORT.

The facts we are now about to record are incredible to persons who have had no act or part in the struggles of the settlers, and of so improbable a character that they might be treated as pure fiction, or at least as gross exaggerations. In order to do away with this impression, and preserve a connected thread to this very important narrative, the writer has now brought forward a document, which in point of time is subsequent to the events we are recording. While we are narrating facts we desire the reader to be satisfied with their truth and correctness; therefore we proceed to publish the Report of the Special Commissioner sent by Lord Sydenham to investigate the alleged grievances of the petitioners, and to report on their petition.

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Toronto, 8th July, 1840.

Sir,—I am directed by His Excellency, the Governor-General-in-Council, to inform you that his Excellency has appointed you a Special Commissioner to investigate the complaints of the settlers in the township of McNab in your District, and you will report direct to His Excellency in Council. You will proceed, immediately on the receipt of this communication, to the work of investigation, taking the petition of Angus McNab and others as your basis.—You will be minute and particular in your examinations, and will visit every lot, value the same, and if possible see every settler personally, and ascertain from him the truth or falsity of the complaints made to the Government.
I have the honor to be, etc.,
(Signed),W. H. Lee,
C. E. Council.

Francis Allan, Esq.,
Crown Land Agent,
Bathurst District, Perth.
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Francis Allan, Esq.,
Crown Land Agent,
Bathurst District, Perth.
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Bath. District Office,
Perth, 4th Nov., 1840.
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Sir,—In compliance with the desire of His Excellency in Council, I beg to enclose you remarks upon the petition of Angus McNab and others, settlers in the township of McNab, which I trust will meet the approbation of the Council, and
I am, etc.,
(Signed),Francis Allan,
Agent, Bathurst District.

W. H. Lee, Esq.,
C. E. Council, Toronto.
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Bath. District Office,
Perth, 4th Nov., 1840.
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W. H. Lee, Esq.,
C. E. Council, Toronto.
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