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Halifax 25th July 1805

Gentlemen,

The Brig. John & Mary of La'Have Thomas Clark late master, coming from the Island of Grenada having been wrecked upon Isle Sable in the month of January last, and, by the exertions of the Province Establishment there, with such aid as the surviving crew were able to afford, a part of the Cargo, she had onboard and some of her materials were saved and sent up here by Mr. Morris the Superintendant, which have been sold at public auction under the direction of the Commissioners as usual in such cases. -

The Accounts Sales thereof with the Superintendants Letter accompany this ----

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