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besides a large quantity of cod fish as cargo, in fact when the vessel is ready for sea, I will exhibit to you a list of the provision, and water on board, if not [ink blot] sufficient it shall be added to. I intend putting on a large quantity much more than is necessary for the voyage, as I never calculate any vessel to purchase in the West Indies. There is no disadvantage in having a surplus of provisions, as it is worth more there than here. I can assure you that every care possible shall be taken the Poor People, many of which have expressed a strong wish to go in my vessel partly because the Captain is well acquainted there, and there having a coloured man belonging to the vessel, with whom they are acquainted, and who is acquainted with those of their acquaintance, which went from Bermuda.
I Have the Honor
To Remain
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Your Obe. Servant
John Starr

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