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Halifax 2d Augt. 1802
Rec.d from Michael Wallace, a Gold watch
Which was found in the pocket of Mr. Montgomery
a passenger in the late ship Union of Boston who
was unfortunately drownd in attempting to land
from said Ship When she stranded on the Isle of
Sable_
B Hooper