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blustery and severe, yet I hope and trust that this vessel will have an opportunity of relieving the Island of some of its present burden.

With sentiments of respect and grateful affection to his Excellency, I humbly beg leave to subscribe myself as in duty bound, His Excellencies ever Obedient Servant.

[signature] Joseph Darby

[at lower left]
Sable Island
Jany 22, 1847