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our Hay making this year has been so very troublesome on account of the weather that I had not time to make the necessary preparations for catching Horses but I have Done all that was in my power to do and if you please to send the vessel again as soon as the Weather will Permit, I will endeavour to send you a few more horses as there is a Gale of Wind coming on I hope that you will excuse Haste at this time, Whilst I most Humbly thank you for all your kindness and attention to me. Hoping that God will strengthen your hands and Bless your endeavours, I Remain with the truest Respect & esteem.
your most Humble and Obedient Servant
Joseph Darby

To E. Duckett [Jun]
Clerk to the Commissioners for the Affairs of Sable Island at Halifax