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a scanty supply of tools and say, that he understood that I had a full set here but such is not the case. Brady, and Morash say they understood that I was to furnish them with beds and bedding and accordingly I have supplied them with the understanding that they are to pay for them if required to do so.
The winter so far has been remarkably fine and yet we have had a few very severe days. Our stock both wild and domestic are in good condition. The calves we were raising in the usual way died in December while those remaining with their dams are in good order. Expecting soon to have a visit from the "Daring" I am Sir
Your Obedient Servant
M. D. McKenna

Honble Hugh Bell
Chairman Board of [Works?]
Halifax

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M.D. McKenna
28th Jany 1853