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Sable Island May 25 -- 1819

Rec'd from Mr. Edward Hodgson, on board the
Schooner Two Brothers in good order and
well conditioned, nine Casks of Seal oil, four
Casks of Black fish oil, and four barrels of
seal skins, which I promise to deliver to
Michael Wallace, Halifax. Dangers of the
Seas excepted as Witness my Hand
Joseph Darby
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