WHITEHALL, _May 24th, 1784_.

SIR,--

You will receive herewith a memorial, which has been presented to me by
Captain Charles * * * Godfrey, * * * praying that proper orders may be
given for the immediate recovery of his lands upon the St. John, River,
in the Province of Nova Scotia. As I understand, upon inquiry, that Mr.
Godfrey was dis-possessed of his property previous to the Independence
of America, on account of his loyalty and the active part he took for
the support of His Majesty King George the Third's Government. I am
induced to recommend the prayer of the petition to your favourable
consideration.

I am, Sir, your most
Obedient Humble Servant,
SYDNEY.

TO JOHN PARR,
_Captain-General and Governor-in-Chief
of the Province of Nova Scotia_.

In the year 1776 the New England Colonists appear to have had their
emissaries in Nova Scotia. There is no missing link, the chain of
evidence is completed by the passport to Captain Godfrey from the Rebel
Committee at Maugerville, in July, 1776. After the lapse of one hundred
and twelve years, the fact is revealed that there were persons in Nova
Scotia who were employed by the New England colonists, and paid by them