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Unto whom it may concern -
This doth certify that the Bearer, Henry Morash, has rendered every assistance in his power in the preservation of the Lives of the crew and Materials of Two vessels this year (all of which has been true) the Isabella on the 14th of January 1847 and the Ship Leviant on the 3rd August 1847 and according to the Times of his Agreement & Specified on the Articles, he is Entitled to Twenty Shillings on each Wreck;
As witness my hand at Sable Island this 31st day of December 1847
Joseph Darby Superintendent

[written to the side of the letter]
District of Sable Island

General Certificates of Wreck Money 4 [Shillings symbol]