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Footprints in the Sand

Pre‐1867 Government Records for Sable Island

Memos: of the wreck of Brig John & Mary sent to the Island by Schooner Eagle Capt. Darby, arrived at Halifax

1805. — 3 pages : 30 x 39 cm.

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the following articls shipd on board the Schooner Eagle Capt John Darby ? From the wreck John & Mary

twelve puncheons two Pipes and two Hogsheads
Rum all full and in good order
part of two cables cut in junks. Part of the standing and running rigging - two bowes anchors six spair sails - two light sails used for the boats on the Island - two small beds belonging to Masters James & ? shirt & bed, - Capt Clark, died Isle Sable June 1805
Receivd from James Morris on board the Schooner Eagle under my Command, all the articles above specified - except the two light sails mentioned for the Isle which I promise to deliver in the like good order above mentioned, unto the Honourable, the Commissioners for settling Isle Sable in Halifax
Danger of the teas and enemys excepted.
Joseph Darby

Wm Warren Present
Recd only - 1 sail ? piece of above


3 pages 30 x 39 cm

Date: 1805

Reference: Nova Scotia Archives RG 1 volume 424 number 52

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