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Halifax, N.S. 8th Dec. 1820 \23

Sir,

Mr. John Starr having requested me to examine and state my opinion of the Brig Rachel of this port belonging to him. I have done so and beg leave to state that she appears to be a sound and and staunch vessel of the first class. fully adequate to any service for a vessel of her size. which is about twelve or thirteen hundred barrels.

I am Sir
Very Respectfully
Your Most Obedient
Humble Servant
J Purves

To: Rupert D. George Esquire
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