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Halifax, June 12, 1837

Sir

The annexed list contains the names of such of the coloured people at Preston, as would be willing to move off to any more desirable settlements that may be provided by the Government. There may be others, but these are all that have been handed in.

Your Ob't Servant

Joseph Howe

Sir Rupert D. George, Bart