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From the service of Mr. Creighton at Dartmouth, Bernard Leland, about 18 years of age, stout made, pale complexion, Black hair and brown eyes. N.B. any person or persons harboring or concealing him will be prosecuted with the utmost severity of the law. The usual reward will be paid on his apprehension. W. Miller, Agent Prisoners of War. August 14.

Acadian Recorder, 14 August 1813, Volume 1 Number 31. https://archives.novascotia.ca/newspapers/archives/?ID=783&Page=201113124

[Noted in a subsequent issue as a “French Prisoner”]

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Acadian Recorder, 23 August 1813, Volume 1 Number 32. https://archives.novascotia.ca/newspapers/archives/?ID=785

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