Map of the Area of the 15 August 1749 Treaty

Historical Background: Soon after war against England was declared by France on 11 March 1744 and by England against France on 9 April 1744, the war spread to North America. The French, with their Aboriginal allies, once again made war against the British in Nova Scotia. The war ended in Europe and North America with the Treaty of Aix-la-Chappelle in 1748.

The 15 August 1749 treaty was a renewal of the 15 December 1725 treaty with the Malecites living along the St. John River. On this date, in Chebucto harbour, several Malecite chiefs and Governor Cornwallis of Nova Scotia agreed to a renewal of the articles contained in the 1725 treaty.

Source: Daugherty, W.A. Maritime Indian Treaties in Historical Perspective. Ottawa: Department of Indian and Northern Affairs, 1983.