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of her would have found a watery grave.

The Schooners "Flirt" and "Delegate" of Shelburne were at anchor along by the "Isabella Maria" and followed her to the ship to offer assistance but fortunately their help was not needed.

Cap.n Kinney says that he does not recollect the Captain of the Ships name, nor does he know if she had a cargo or was in ballast only.

I am Sir,
Your Obedient Servant.

M.D. McKenna
Superintendant
of Sable Island

[address at lower left]
To The Hon Hugh Bell
Chairman Board of Works
Halifax