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Footprints in the Sand

Pre‐1867 Government Records for Sable Island

Letter from W. James to Sir Colin Campbell

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46

Dear Sir Colin

I have received the enclosed six depositions from the Commissioners - that marked No 5 is voluntary the man came forward without being asked.

The Commissioners are still going on with the investigation, - they desire me most earnestly but respectfully to request of your Excellency that these papers may not be read by any one but your Excellency.

I must consider both the conduct of Mr. Binney and Mr. Young as wanting in

that


Enclosing six depositions at the request of the Commissioner of Sable Island relating to the charges against Captain Darby.

4 pages 30 x 38 cm

Reference: Nova Scotia Archives RG 1 volume 426 number 46

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