THE 1775 YARMOUTH MEMORIAL
The 1775 Yarmouth Memorial was a petition from 82 residents of Yarmouth , Nova Scotia to Governor Francis Legge requesting to remain neutral during the American Revolution. It was rejected as inconsistent with the duty of loyal subjects of King George III. Governor Francis Legge served as Governor of Nova Scotia from 1772 - 1776. Born in England around 1719, he had served as an officer the British army in America during the Seven Years War and while Governor raised The Royal Nova Scotia Volunteer Regiment. Governor Francis Legge Dated shortly after a raid on Yarmouth by American Privateers on 5 December 1775, the Memorial stated: We the Subscribers inhabitants of the Town of Yarmouth, beg leave at this Critical and alarming time to address ourselves to your Excellency. We want to express to you the opinion we have of our Situation at present, and hope to be informed in what manner we may live and enjoy our Possessions. We do all of us profess to be tr...