Pichon Thomas
A native of France; in early life a medical student.
Secretary to the governor of Louisbourg, 1751-1753. Sent to Fort
Beausejour as commissary of stores. Furnished information to the
British, which was of great assistance in the capture of the place.
Acted as a spy for the British while confined with the French prisoners
held at Halifax. Went to London, 1758; resided there until his death,
1781. =Bib.=: Murdoch, History of Nova Scotia; Selections from the
Public Documents of Nova Scotia, ed. by Akins.