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a cheque on the Bank of Nova Scotia in favor of the Commissioners of the Island for £91.9.7 Currency in full.

I enclose two letters from the Spanish Consul, Sender, sharing the cause of delay, and you will find [illegible] stating the balance.

Please acknowledge the receipt of the money and return the letters when convenient.

I have the honor to be
Sir
Your Ob.t Serv.t
J.G.A. Creighton
V.C.

[at lower left]
Memo Sterling
Am.t rec.d from Spanish Gov.t .... 78.15.6
Exchange 1/4 th ... 19.13.10
Currency 98.9.4
off
Amt not allowed by Spanish Government 4.19.9
Paid for the Boarding of [illegible: Capt?]
after accounts were [illegible: passed] 2.0.0
[Total] 6.19.9
Am.t of Cheque Curr.y £91.9.7