Nova Scotia Archives
Footprints in the Sand
Pre‐1867 Government Records for Sable Island
Referee's Award for salvage from Brig Pegasus, William Talbot Master
15 August 1831. — 4 pages : 30 x 49 cm.
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Halifax 15th August 1831
Gentlemen
The Brig Pegasus Wilm N. Talbot master from Grenada bound for St. Johns Newfoundland having been stranded on Sable Island on the 12th November last and a part of her Cargo together with some Articles belonging to the Vessel were got on shore by the Province Establishment on the Island aided by the Crew of the Brig who were all saved and brought up here
The Island Establishment being entitled to a Salvage on the property saved and which has been Sold at Public Auction the Amount thereof you will perceive by the account Sales herewith enclosed and I have to request the favour of you Gentlemen to consider and determine what amount of Salvage the
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Includes letter from Michael Wallace outlining the issue of how money earned from auctioning the Pegasus's salvage should be paid out, and asking for judgment from the three referees: Enos Collins, John Albro and James H. Tidmarsh.
Also includes decision by said referees, awarding twenty-three pounds to the Humane Establishment as Salvage.
4 pages 30 x 49 cm
Date: 15 August 1831
Reference: Nova Scotia Archives RG 31 series 120 volume 2 number 449