Nova Scotia Archives
Footprints in the Sand
Pre‐1867 Government Records for Sable Island
List of supplies shipped on board the Schooner Two Brothers, Joseph Darby Master, for the use of the Establishment on Sable Island
3 October 1817. — 4 pages : 30 x 44 cm.
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18 Empty Porter Hogsheads (g with coal)
4 Quintals of Cod Fish (loose)
4 Barrels of Salt
1/2 Chaldron of Coals (in g Porter Casks)
1 Pair of Smiths Bellows
4 Bars 3 1/2 Inches Flat Grow
2 Bundles of Hoop "[illegible]"
3 Field Shovels
3 Devonshire "[illegible]"
12 Scythe Stones
3 Bags Shot
20 lb Nails ( afsorted)
1/4 lb Camphor
1 Double Stove
12 Joints and 2 Elbows of Stove Pipe
1 half Hogshead of White Lime
6 Hoes
6 Rat Traps
2 small Horse Collars
2 pair of blind Bridles
2 Flasks Sweet Oil
Includes document signed by Joseph Darby confirming the listed goods arrived in his hands in good order and his promise to deliver them into the hands of Sable Island Superintendent Edward Hodgson (dangers of the Sea excepted).
4 pages 30 x 44 cm
Date: 3 October 1817
Reference: Nova Scotia Archives RG 31 series 120 volume 2 number 254