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Footprints in the Sand

Pre‐1867 Government Records for Sable Island

Letter from William H. Keating, Deputy Secretary of the Provincial Secretary's Office

1858. — 3 pages : 30 x 48 cm.

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establishment occasion shall be seen to exercise it. No interference is to be made of any party visiting the Island under the license as regards wrecked or other property on the Island in the way of search or otherwise nor is any thing to be be brought from the Island beyond the natural mineral deposits discovered by means of the borings.

The extent nature and result of the exploration [struck out: with] you will report to the Government with specimens of any ore obtained.

Before acting on this license you will communicate with the board of works and follow their instruction as to the mode
of


3 pages 30 x 48 cm

Date: 1858

Reference: Nova Scotia Archives RG 1 volume 426 number 91

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