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Figures of origin are not given in 1884, so far as Labrador population is concerned.
Church of England ,, ,, Rome ,, ,, Wesleyan ,, ,, Others | 1,974 566 305 1,366 4,211 |
The 1,366 of other denominations shown above are apparently all Eskimos, professing the Moravian faith except 17 Presbyterians, and 19 Congregationalists. The total for “Moravians” on page 213 is 1,223, leaving a discrepancy of 107. The 130 Indians are classed as belonging to the Church of Rome.
MISCELLANEOUS.
Eskimo Settlements.—No produce reported upon. All hunt and fish, except three settlers, who trade for the Hudson Bay Company, or on their own behalf. Most of the Eskimos live in winter on the stations, trading with the Mission Stores. Very few of the Settlers do so; most living scattered about and trading with Hudson Bay Company; or other traders. Creed that of the “United Brethren” or “Moravians.” There are sixteen adult males and fourteen adult female Missionaries, Germans. It is a matter of doubt as to whether the Indians are Newfoundland or Canadian subjects. They hunt on Canadian and Newfoundland territory, but they obtain their supplies from the Hudson Bay Company's Posts in Newfoundland Labrador.
Labrador, Moravians, 1,223, Increase.
The increase of Moravians on Labrador arises from the Returns in 1884 embracing all the Eskimo settlements from Cape Harrison to Ramah, of which no Return was given in 1874.
(Sgd.) ARTHUR MEWS, Deputy Colonial Secretary.
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