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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 — Black Refugees series Nova Scotia Archives RG 1 volume 420 number 18
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