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Letter from James Morris to Michael Wallace, offering for sale a 'negro servant' to be employed on Sable Island
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Country Harbour July 26, 1806
Sir Lieut. Hodgson, of this post, being called on business to South Carolina and having two likely negro servants, offer one for sale which I have bought for ten pounds currency has yet seven years to serve, is very stout for his age & active. I take him to the Island in order to discharge two of the lads from it and doubt not but your Honor will allow him reasonable wages – please order the said ten pounds paid to the bearer Mr. Samuel Stevenson or order on acct. of your Honor
Most Obt Hum
James Morris
James Morris writes to inform of his purchase of a 'likely negro servant' from Sir Lieutenant Hodgson, who has been called on business to South Carolina. Morris intends for this servant to be put to work on Sable Island for 'reasonable wages'.
Date: 26 July 1806
Reference: Nova Scotia Archives RG 31 series 120 volume 2 number 160