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Journals and observations on Sable Island [textual record (microform)]

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Fonds

Date:

1801-1804.

Reference:

R13211-0-5-E

Type of material:

Textual material

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Archives / Collections and Fonds

Item ID number:

3960775

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Journals and observations on Sable Island
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Date(s):

1801-1804.

Place of creation:

Nova Scotia

Extent:

1 microfilm reel.

Language of material:

English

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Fonds consists of journals and observations on Sable Island, Nova Scotia by James R. Morris, superintendent of the island from 1801-1809. Morris was sent on behalf of the House of Assembly of the Province of Nova Scotia to establish a permanent settlement and life-saving station there, a place known for many shipwrecks. Morris's volume of remarks and observations written upon his arrival describe the livestock, topography, and other physical aspects of the land, as well as the flag-staff and cannon and plans for a lighthouse. The journals, 6 October 1801-28 May 1802 and 1 August 1802 - 1 June 1804, note the establishment of a settlement on the island; sightings and daily activities; survival; shipwrecks, including those of the Hannah and Eliza, captained by William Burrowes, the brig Harriot, and the schooner Martha. Also, comments on rescue efforts and the repair and building of ships. In addition, extracts from the Journal and Proceedings of the House of Assembly of the Province of Nova Scotia, with copies of letters of Lieutenant-Governor John Wentworth, one being instructions to Morris prior to his taking command of the island (1801).

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Morris, James Rainstorpe, 1750-1809

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Morris, James Rainstorpe, 1750-1809 : James Rainstorpe Morris was born in 1750 in Hopkinton, Massachusetts. He served in the Royal Navy for 14 years and moved to Nova Scotia before 1772. In 1801, Morris received an appointment as superintendent of the Sable Island and settle on the island with his family, where he takes charge of the life-saving station. He died in service on the island 29 October 1809.

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General note:

Microfilming of the documents was done in 2005, thanks to financial assistance provided by the Cultural Affairs office of the United States Embassy to Canada.

Edition note:

Records published as "Sable Island: journals 1801-1804" transcribed by Rosalee Stilwell (Halifax, Sable Island Preservation Trust, 2001).

Location of originals note:

Originals are kept by the Massachusetts Historical Society, call number P-034.

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Private

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2009-00732-8
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Microfilm reel [R13211] M-9650

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