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[written diagonally, in pencil, top of left margin] Moreton Bay 1826 1823

[on right] Master Attendants [sic] Office HM Dockyard, 17th Nov 1825

Sir/

I beg leave to acquaint You that His Majestys [sic] Col'l Cutter Mermaid will be ready to Sail for Moreton Bay on Saturday next, the 19th Instant, with Stores &c. She will be able to take any Number of prisoners not exceeding Ten.

I have the honor to be

Sir

Your Most Obedient Servant

[signed] Jno. Nicholson

Master Attendant

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To

Frederick Goulburn Esq.

Col'l Secretary

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