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A copy of a memorandum handed to Mr. John Campbell in reference parties to and from Sable Island

1858. — 3 pages : 30 x 38 cm.

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Mem.o Passage to & from Sable Island, board & lodging while there &c &c

Passage from Halifax to Sable Island p.r "Daring"
(and found in Ships Provisions) p.r Head

[to right of previous] £ 1..0..0

Passage from Sable Island, to Halifax p.r "Daring"
(providing she should be at the Island when
the parties wish to return) found in Ships
Provisions ...... p.r Head

[to right of previous] 1..0..0

The parties can be furnished with board
while on the Island, such as supplied
to Island me, __ Also furnished with
lodging _ but will have to provide their
own bed, and bedclothes &c at p.r Head
p.r Week

[to right of previous] 1..0..0

It must be understood that the "Daring" is not in any case to be detained __ also, should there be any considerable quantity of freight shipped in her, either to, or from the Island, a charge for such freight, will be made

[at bottom left, in red ink]
The original of this
handed to Mr. John Campbell
in office of B.d of Works
Oct.r 5 / 58 by
[signature illegible: J.M. McGrath?]

[at bottom right]
Office of Board of Works
Halifax October 2 / 58


3 pages 30 x 38 cm

Date: 1858

Reference: Nova Scotia Archives RG 1 volume 426.5 number 26

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