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Pre‐1867 Government Records for Sable Island

William Knowles receipt for labour performed saving materials from the stranded Brig Jamaica

2 August 1830. — 2 pages : 30 x 38 cm.

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Halifax NS
The Commissioner for Sable Island
To William Knowle Mate of the late Brig Jamaica [Dr?]
1830
For 16 days assisting to save articles from the Wreck of Brig. Jamaica and landing and storing them at Halifax . . . . .. 3 / 2 pounds 8
Also 12 days on board Schooner Glasgow to Sable Island to bring stores and other articles up from the wreck at 3/0
1:16 -
4 pounds 4
Received payment from the Commisioner 2 August 1830
William Knowles

377


2 pages 30 x 38 cm

Date: 2 August 1830

Reference: Nova Scotia Archives RG 31 series 120 volume 2 number 377

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