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Half a Man's Ration.
I have also to report, that I have fixed Monday next to Issue to the Blacks such parts of cloathing approved of by His Excellency, as I have in charge at the Island, and shall be glad, to receive His Commands, how I am to supply the Article of _Shoes_ there being none in Store at the Island.

I have the honor to be
Sir
Your Obedient
Humble Servant

Rich'd Best
Dep'y Coll'r