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Halifax 15 ' Decem. 1820
Sir
We are writing to convey the Refugees from this port to Trinidad and enter into the necessary contract as advertised on the 11th December [Inst?]. at the following rate [illegible].
For each man & woman Five pounds fifteen shills,
For children Three pounds each.
Your Obt. Servants
Richard & Js Tremain
N.B. Our Schooner William is a fine fast sailing vessel of 107 tons [Burthen?] - well calculated for passengers - has a flush Deck and three Hatchways, exclusive of the cabin & forecastle.
Rupert D. George Esq. Secretary