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Bill of fare - for Victualling the free Blacks
to Sierra leonne, respectfully submitted to the
consideration of His Excellency the Lieut. Governor,
Daily Breakfast { 4oz. rice or 8oz. Indian meal with 1/2 Gill molasses or 1oz. Brown sugar
Dinner {1lb..Saltfish and 1oz. Butter with 2lb Potatoes - 4 days in the week
1lb Beef, or, 3/4 lb Pork, with 1/2 pint pease on Pork days, and turnips
Beef days. 1lb Bread 3 days in the week
Supper{ 4oz. Rice or 8oz. Indian Meal, with 1/2 Gill Molasses, or 1 1/2 oz Brown sugar
The above is a Man or Woman full allowance,
turn,
Reference: Commissioner of Public Records — Black Refugees series Nova Scotia Archives RG 1 volume 419 number 18
Nova Scotia Archives — https://archives.novascotia.ca/african-heritage/archives/?ID=40
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