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to the Island for the transportation of the wreck'd persons only to Halifax it would be highly desirable. –

We have further to communicate that it is our intention to dispatch a vessel immediately for the conveyance of the material of the vessel and the portion of the Cargo saved the whole of which is composed ardent Spirits which the Commissioners think should be kept away from the passengers, they having committed some depredations on the same already.

We have the Honor to be
Sir
Your obedient Servants
Ed. Wallace
Wm. Lawson Junior
Commissioners for Sable Island

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Tho.s W. James Esq.r
D.y Secretary
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