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Sandy Cove
On northwestern side of Bay, Upper and Lower Rossway, Waterford, Lakeside, situated on right banks of a pretty lake, Sandy
Cove, Mink Cove, Little River, Tiddville, and East Ferry, comprise the different settlements. The principal is Sandy
Cove, which prosecutes trade with spirit. Considerable shipping is owned by some of its enterprising capitalists. Having a
safe and commodious harbour, where vessels can ride the tempest safely, commerce is easily managed. Sandy Cove is a pretty
village, sheltered, yet tempered by refreshing sea-breezes. The whole Peninsula is peopled by hardy inhabitants, who fish and
farm extensively with gratifying success. The residences are generally appointed with creditable taste.
Isaiah W. Wilson.Geography and History of the County of Digby. Cha.1, p.9.
Mr. Thomas Hamilton, and Mr. John Dickson, natives of Granville, Nova Scotia, having wandered down the northern Bay in search
of most promising location for prosecuting their fishing business, decided to become founders of British tenure at Sandy
Cove. Consequently, Mr. Hamilton, with his partner and three sons, located near the shore, lately owned by Mr. Thomas Crowell.
The other gentleman took possession of one hundred acres on western side of the harbour. This occurred May 12, 1778.
Although they neglected to apply immediately for Grants, Mr. Botsford, Agent for the Loyalists, recommended they be included
in the second Township Grant, which was cheerfully done. Archibald, son of Thomas Hamilton, was allowed a commodious tract
beside his father's liberal apportionment.
Isaiah W. Wilson.Geography and History of the County of Digby. Cha.4, p.38.
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