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been in hard service for the last eight years is getting tender and has been a good deal wrecked with carrying heavy loads I would recommend having a new one built to supply her place, fearing she might give way suddenly, I will build one this Winter on the Island 22 feet long by 7 feet wide and copper fasten her on the plan that is [word?] [word?] here for the sum of [pound sterling symbol] 12- 1-0 by having what assistance I can get from the people of the Island.
I am sorry gentlemen that W Duchette has not been able to receipt e with 1 1/2 [word?] net proceeds of property that went to Halifax the Summer of 1842 I received it only on the proceeds of 1841 also the provisions for my Sons for the wrecks of the Isabell and the Lousia all previous to the end of 1842 I have to beg gentlemen that you will put those sums in his possession so as to enable him to give me credit from them
Whilst I remain your faithful and Obedient Servant
Joseph Darby

To the Commissioners for the Affairs of Sable Island at Halifax N.S.