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[as on the previous page, the following paragraph is crossed out in pencil]

having been for several years appropriated to the service of the protection of the Fisheries and Revenue. We, therefore, are compelled, respectfully, to ask for a reimbursement of a position (only) of the amount, say to the extent of Five Hundred pounds, to enable us to satisfy the amount of servants wages and other necessary expences, relating to the establishment at Sable Island.

We have the honor to be
Sir
your most obedient Servants

Ed. Wallace
E. Cunard
Wm. Lawson Junior

Commissioners of Sable Island