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Mr. Duckett in answer to the Provincial Secretary Note begs to state that he is authorized by Power of Attorney to receive the Wages due the Superintendant and Servants employed on Sable Island as they become due, which duty he has performed for very many years, he also pays such orders and they from time to time draw on him, for which services he charges a commission of 3 p cent

Friday 11th August