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Pre‐1867 Government Records for Sable Island

John Esson's receipt for wages for services as a hired servant

18 May 1832. — 2 pages : 30 x 25 cm.

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Received Halifax 18 May 1832 from the Commissioner for the Affairs of Sable Island. Fifty-nine pounds for my services as a hired servant on Sable Island from 1 October 1829 to 31 December 1831 at (end?) of the month. John Esson

Pounds 59

Witnesses

Joseph Banty (?)
Sable Island, May 31, 1832


2 pages 30 x 25 cm

Date: 18 May 1832

Reference: Nova Scotia Archives RG 31 series 120 volume 2 number 513

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