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Office of Board of Works
Halifax May 15/58

Sir

We beg to acknowledge rec.t your fav.r of yesterday's date

When our vessel again visits the Island (which probably may be, about end of June) we will have much pleasure in directing the Suptd.t to ship the Buoy by her for Halifax

I have the honor to be
Sir
Your obedient.t Serv.t
Sg.d S.S. Thorne
Chairman

[address at lower left]
Edgecumbe Chevallier Esq
&c &c &c