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I certify that Capt.n Bryson has left on the Island, Two Barrels
of Pork, one barrel of Beeff, one bl. of Flour, one bl. of fine Bread
Three barrels of Common Bread, one bushel of Split Peas,
one Cwt. weight of Barly, which I have kept for the use
of the Island, and which you [^the Commissioners] will please to settle with him for, – – –

Sable Island, June 29th, 1843
[signature] Joseph Darby