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Halifax 31st Decem 1832
Received from the commissioners for the affairs of Sable Island. Fifty two pounds
10/ being in full for Wages due me as master of the Schooner Shelburne. Packet employ @ between this Port and Sable Island for the period commencing 1 June and ending this day at the rate of £7. 10 per month

£52:10: 0
James Thompson