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Footprints in the Sand

Pre‐1867 Government Records for Sable Island

Statement of work done on Sable Island

30 October 1841. — 3 pages : 30 x 47 cm.

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the garret floor is of double boards plained on the under side the house is divided into two large rooms with fire places and a closet in each the garret is divided in the center and has two stairs the doors has all locks there is eight windows of twelve lights and four windows of eight lights each and side lights to light the Entrance A large portch is in front with two doors to accommodate in Stormy weather this Stack of Chimmneys is two feet above the garret floor. Loft for want of Brick, both buildings well shingled
they are strong warm and Substantial We built a privey for the use of the this house. We made several repairs on the old houses made a large kitchen table and several other articles for the Establishment.
I am gentlemen with the greatest respect Your obt
servant Charles Thomson


3 pages 30 x 47 cm

Date: 30 October 1841

Reference: Nova Scotia Archives RG 31 series 120 volume 3 number 258

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