In the House of Assembly for the Province of Nova Scotia June 17th 1777.
The House having taken into Consideration the Essential Services rendered the Province by the Spirited Exertions of the Officers and Seamen of His Majesty's Ships particularly in quelling the late Insurrection at Cumberland, and the Alacrity they have on all Occasions shown in doing their Duty, so entirely to the Satisfaction of the Inhabitants.
Resolved, that the Thanks of this House be presented to Sir George Collier, Commander of His Majesty's Ships in this Province, for his constant and Generous Attention to its Safety and Protection.
By Order of the House
Wm Nesbitt Speaker
(A Copy)
1. PRO, Admiralty 1/1611.