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Letter from Joseph Darby certifying that Gasper Graham has saved materials and crew for the wrecks of the two ships Isabella and Levant

31 December 1848. — 2 pages : 30 x 15 cm.

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Unto whom it doth concern, This doth certifys that the Bearer, Gasper Graham, has rendered every afsistance in his power in the preservation of the lives of the Crew and all of the materials, of the Ship Livant, wrecked on 3rd, of August 1847; and according to the tenor of his agreement, specified on the articles, he is entitled to receive twenty shillings wreck money; As witnefs my hand at Sable Island this 31st day of December 1847, Joseph Darby; Superintendant

District of Sable Island
Certificate of wreck money 20/.
[ these two lines written off to the side of document]



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2 pages 30 x 15 cm

Date: 31 December 1848

Reference: Nova Scotia Archives RG 31 series 120 volume 3 number 673

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