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[thing?] to safe provisions- we are all in a good State of Health ([thomas?] be [illegible]) I hope this will find you and yours the same and remain dear Sir your much oblig Humble Servant Edward Hodgson

Edward Hodgson Sable Island 25th May 1819 By schooner two brother capt Darby receipt for [illegible] sent 15 may [illegible]