1796  15 Jun  St. John  

598. John Prince to Gideon White, in receipt of letter inclosing the lease or deed of Porterfield's land. Further instructions about the lease etc. "I am sorry you have suffered so much in your Navigation at Shelburne. This war has almost ruined this place, I have lost upwards of £4000 the last three years, but it has been occationd chiefly by Rogues and Fools & large premiums. [Filed with 8 Aug. 1796] Holograph.

White Family Nova Scotia Archives MG 1 Vol. 950 No. 598