An Act, in amendment of and in addition, to an Act, intituled “An Act for transferring to, and vesting in the Crown, such lands and tenements of any person or body politic on which it may be judged suitable and necessary to erect fortifications, or which may be wanted for other uses of war and defence, and for ascertaining the value thereof, and making compensation for the same to the former owners.” Passed the 3rd of March, 1813.

  • Province
    New Brunswick (1786-1867)
  • Chapter
    53 George III Chapter 3
  • Year
    1813
  • Concepts
    Defence
  • Jurisdictional Relevance
    Provincial/Provinciale
  • Number of Articles
    2
  • Description
    This act adds to an 1803 for erecting fortifications a clarification of the duty of the sheriffs in securing the sale of land desired to build fortifications upon, and transfers ownership of areas around fortifications in the city of Saint John to the government.
  • Source
    Early Canadiana Online