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12 INTRODUCTION.
nature of their existing rights, it is apprehended they have
hitherto not been aware. For the better explanation of these
circumstances, it is intended' to call a meeting very shortly of
the parties concerned, that a statement may be laid before
them of their actual claims, that their rights may be pro-
tected, and steps forthwith taken to secure them from any
farther prejudice from the operations of the company, called
the Mining Company of Nova Scotia. The Baronets of
Nova Scotia who may be desirous to attend the meeting,
are therefore requested to send their names and addresses
to Ephraim Lockhart, Esq. W.S. 1 Howe Street, Edinburgh,
or to Messrs Fisher and Rhodes, solicitors, Davies Street,
Grosvenor Square, London, from whom farther information
may be obtained."
Almost immediately after being infeft at the castle,
on 12th July, 1831, Mr Ilumphrys issued the fol-
lowing Prospectus, setting forth his rights, and oflfering
for sale grants of land, in such quantities, and at such
rates as the ambition of parties might require.
" Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, and Canada, Hereditary
Lieutenancy Office of the Lord Proprietor, for Sale,
Grants and Locations of Lands, &c. &c. 53, Parliament
Street.
" PROSPECTUS.
" The Earl of Stirling, Hereditary Lieutenant, and Lord
Proprietor of the Province of Nova Scotia, and the Lordship
of Canada, was, on the 2d day of July last, duly served nearest
and lawful heir in special to his great-great-great-grandfather.
Sir William Alexander, the first Earl of Stirling, under the
royal charters, granted by their majesties. King James and
Charles I. which were afterwards confirmed in Parliament, in
1633. {Vide Appendix to Prospectus.) This verdict of
heirship was duly retoured to the Chancery in Scotland ; and
nature of their existing rights, it is apprehended they have
hitherto not been aware. For the better explanation of these
circumstances, it is intended' to call a meeting very shortly of
the parties concerned, that a statement may be laid before
them of their actual claims, that their rights may be pro-
tected, and steps forthwith taken to secure them from any
farther prejudice from the operations of the company, called
the Mining Company of Nova Scotia. The Baronets of
Nova Scotia who may be desirous to attend the meeting,
are therefore requested to send their names and addresses
to Ephraim Lockhart, Esq. W.S. 1 Howe Street, Edinburgh,
or to Messrs Fisher and Rhodes, solicitors, Davies Street,
Grosvenor Square, London, from whom farther information
may be obtained."
Almost immediately after being infeft at the castle,
on 12th July, 1831, Mr Ilumphrys issued the fol-
lowing Prospectus, setting forth his rights, and oflfering
for sale grants of land, in such quantities, and at such
rates as the ambition of parties might require.
" Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, and Canada, Hereditary
Lieutenancy Office of the Lord Proprietor, for Sale,
Grants and Locations of Lands, &c. &c. 53, Parliament
Street.
" PROSPECTUS.
" The Earl of Stirling, Hereditary Lieutenant, and Lord
Proprietor of the Province of Nova Scotia, and the Lordship
of Canada, was, on the 2d day of July last, duly served nearest
and lawful heir in special to his great-great-great-grandfather.
Sir William Alexander, the first Earl of Stirling, under the
royal charters, granted by their majesties. King James and
Charles I. which were afterwards confirmed in Parliament, in
1633. {Vide Appendix to Prospectus.) This verdict of
heirship was duly retoured to the Chancery in Scotland ; and
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