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there is one man here is very badly bruised by a boat up sailing upon him in the surfe belonging to the brig hard times = and no more at present but remain your obedient humble servant
Edward Hodgson
Sable Island June 3, 1811
Honourable Micheal Wallace

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3rd June 1811
Sable Island
Mr Hodgson