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5 Aug 78 Francis New Glasgow, Nova Scotia John ______________________________________________________________________________________________

Received from Mrs Laurie through Col Laurie the sum of one hundred and fifty dollars, which I promise to repay as soon as my salary exceeds $600 p annum. Dressing bag & jewellery left in England to be sold & proceeds applied in reduction of this amount.

New Glasgow

Augt 5th/78 Frank Duke Laurie