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turn out, exposed as they are to all weather.

I think the best thing that can be done with the old Horse "Retriever" is to ship him as soon as he gets into condition and I think he would command a fair price in Halifax, on the Island he is altogether useless.

In December last I appointed Peter D Young, Foreman, but find he does not answer in that capacity. I have allowed his six months wages at the same rate as the last Foreman, whatever that was, from this time he of course [rates?] with the other men.

I reamin Sir
Your Obt Servt
P.S. Dodd

[address at lower left]
Honble Hugh Bell
Chairman Board Works
Halifax

P.S. We require a Bl of [illegible: resin?] for the use of the Island, two [illegible: augers?] one 3/4 + one 7/8.

I also [illegible: need?] two Bls [illegible] and two Bls grease
[in pencil] Brooms. Milk Pans + Crock 1/2 Bbl crushed sugar
[illegible: Signal? yards?]