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List of Articles shipped onboard the Schooner Hunter John O'Brien master for Sable Island, By Michael Wallace, to be delivered unto Mr. Edward Hodgson. for the sue of the settlement there.

3 Barrels Mess Pork
5 Barrels [supfine?] flour
2 Barrels Kiln dried Indian Meal
2 Barrels Rye flour
1 Barrel Rice [written in red ink: 9 Barrels Ship Biscuit]
1 Barrel Molasses
1 Barrel Rum
1 Barrel Brown sugar
2 Barrels Mackerell
2 quintals codfish
1 Bag cont.g 25 lbs coffee
1 Barrel containing [Loaf Sugar. Trade?]
1 Keg Vinegar
1 Bund.l cont.g 6 pair Blankets.
10 Barrels Coal
1 half Hogshead}
1 barrel..............} Lime
10 Hundred Bricks
10 Joints of Iron pipe for a Stove
1 doz tin pint mugs, 1 dog Crockery Bowls
1 Iron Shovels, 1 Iron pot
1 Sett Cart Boxes - 1 Saw Sett
1 1/2 doz files for Saws
6 Gimblets - 2 frying pans
2 [word?] Bottoms

Halifax 23.d Septem.br 1812

I acknowledge to have received onboard the Schooner Hunter whereof I am master, all the above enumerated Articles in good order, which I promise to deliver in like condition, danger of the seas and Enemeys excepted, unto Mr. Edward Hodgson the Superintendant at Sable Island.

[signature] John O'Brien