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We the Undersigned three of Her Magistys Justices of the Peace for the County of Halifax being called upon to arbitrate and decide on the amount of Salvage to be paid to the Commissioners for Managing the Affairs of Sable Island, by the Owners and Underwriters of the Barque Eliza, lately wrecked on the said Island, having alternatively considered the statements made by the parties interested, do award that the sum of thirty two pounds seven shillings and six pence currency to be paid to the said Commissioners, and that the residue or sum of sixty four pounds fifteen shillings currency be paid to the Agents for the Owners or Underwriters of the said Barque Eliza.
Given under our Hands at Halifax Nova Scotia this 31 December 1840
[illegible: George?] Brighton, J.P.
Thomas B. Desbrisay J.P.
L. Hartshorne J.P.

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Nett proceeds of Sales of Stock and Materials
of Barque Eliza – sold at Auction
20 December 1840 - - - - - 100.12.6
less Arbitration fees - - - - - 3.10.-
[Total] £97.2.6

Awarded to
Commissioners for Sable Island 32.7.6
Owners or Underwriters - - - 64.15.0