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Halifax N. Scotia
Commissioners of Sable Island -
To Willm Merrick. - - Dr

836
April 25th To painting outside of Sable Island }
Schooner all round, Bottom & }
Bulworks, Deck Work & 2 Coats } £ 8- 5 -.
198 yards - - -@10d }
6 lbs putty - - - - - - 6d - - 3 -
Painting Cabin, 1 Coat, 65 yards - 6d- 1 -12- 6
Glazing 2 panes glass 7 x 9 - Binicle - " - 1- 6
Expenses of Ferriage - - - - - 6- "
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£ 10- 8-
Received payment
4 May 1836
Wm Merrick

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