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to be thus more willing to make the addition.

We have also examined your plan of a life Boat, and are willing that you should construct one on the Island, the expence of which is not to cost the Establishment more than £25, Herewith you have a form for the articles of agreement per the men belonging to the Establishment and which please make use of in future commencing on the 1st of January next, When signed by the men You can forward it to Halifax for the signature of the Commissioners.

You will receive by the Sisters the remainder of the supplies required for the winter

We remain Sir
Your Ob'dt Servts.