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Halifax 20th June 1816
Sir
I have the honor to acquaint you by desire of His Excellency the Commander of the Forces that Serjeant [Sargent] Edward Randal of the 1st Battn [Battalion] 62nd Regiment is appointed to take charge of the Stores at Melville Island, now under the care of Mr. Hodges.
I have the honor to be your most obedient humble servant. T. F. Addison. Mil Sect

Jones Fawson Esq. Deputy Collector of His Majesty's Customs.