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Military Return of guards at Melville Island, 24 May 1815, and related receipts, May-June 1815
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Halifax 24th, May 1815

Return of a Party of Men of the 7th Battalion, 60th Regiment employed at Melville Island. From 26th April to 10th May 1815 both days Inclusive.

[Distribution || Periods | From / To || Number of Days || Rate per Day || Amount | L / S / D]

1. Lieutenant | 26 April / 10 May | 15 | 5 s/ | 3.15,,
2. Serjeants [Sargents] | 26 April / 10 May | 45 | 1 s/ | 2.5,,
3. Privates | 26 Apirl / 10 May | 750 | ./10.00 | 31.5,,
Total: Dollars [4/8.] [Sig?] 37.5,,

Amounting to Thirty nine Pounds Eighteen Shillings and two Pence 1/2 Currency. Dollars at 5/per.

I certify that the above party was employed by [illegible writings & signature]


Date: 24 May 1815

Reference: Commissioner of Public Records collection Nova Scotia Archives RG 1 volume 420 number 18

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