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my account of wreck for the past
quarter-Having done so the
following is the result as far as
regards the vessel in question
Gross proceeds of sale- 53.18.6
Deduct charges- viz
Mr Dutchman Auctioneer. 5.8. 6
Labourers Bill - 27.5. 6
C-Gd - 5.16 =
For Report to Lloyds- 10=
Commission 2.13.11
Balance - which I am ordered to
return and pay to the owner or - - 12.4.7
his agent ---------------------------
So- far for Wr 5- which you will find at
page 43 of the Red Book In
now turn to page 49-Wr- 11
In that account-I have a return as follows
in "Freres Unis"
For report to Lloyds ------ 10-
Commision --- 2- 13-11
3=3=11
That sum is charged against me in
my account inserted (see form 10) - on the
Dr Side consequently I have not
received a single cowrie for all
I have had to do {with} respecting the good
ship "Freres Unis"
Now if you will have the goodness
to read pages 78 and 84 of the
instructions- and sections
455 and 457 at page 87 and I
then hope you will be convinced
that I-at present- get nothing
for my trouble- nor have I
any power of giving you any
for yours- But if hereafter should
the Board of Trade become liberal