Nova Scotia Archives

Footprints in the Sand

Pre‐1867 Government Records for Sable Island

Joseph Darby's receipt for going to Sable Island to bring off passengers

9 July 1824. — 2 pages : 30 x 35 cm.

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Darby was to bring off the Crew and Passengers of the Brig James, which wrecked off Sable Island. He was also to bring back the salvaged sails and rigging.

2 pages 30 x 35 cm

Date: 9 July 1824

Reference: Nova Scotia Archives RG 31 series 120 volume 2 number 308

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