Nova Scotia Archives
Footprints in the Sand
Pre‐1867 Government Records for Sable Island
Henry Benson's receipt for his portion due in saving materials and cargo from the Brig Orpheus
13 May 1832. — 2 pages : 30 x 25 cm.
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Received Halifax 19 May 1832 from the commissioners for the affairs Sable Island Eight pounds 6/8 being my proportion of £50 allowed by the Referees for the services performed in assisting to save this cargo of materials of the Brig Orpheus.
£8.6.8 Henry Benson
2 pages 30 x 25 cm
Date: 13 May 1832
Reference: Nova Scotia Archives RG 31 series 120 volume 2 number 507