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Footprints in the Sand

Pre‐1867 Government Records for Sable Island

Letter from M.D. McKenna to the Honorable Hugh Bell, Chairman of the Board of Works

1854. — 4 pages : 30 x 38 cm.

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Shipped per Sch.r Alice 15th June 1854
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26 Bales Rags
[142?] Bags Sumac
A Chain cable and a Bower anchor
Some Corkwood

[signature] M.D. McKenna


Acct of labour &c at saving & shipping materials and cargo of the Brigt East Boston in May and June 1854.
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Mens labour Equal to 96 days of one man
Teams " 12 " " a three horse team.
Boats " 10 days of our largest Boat

[signature] M.D. McKenna


I sent the "East Bostons" long boat on the "Williams" deck.

[signature] M D McKenna


4 pages 30 x 38 cm

Date: 1854

Reference: Nova Scotia Archives RG 1 volume 426.5 number 11c

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