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go for £431 5s Canton 30 Sept. 1855 Six months after sight of this Second of Exchange (First & Third of the same tenor and date not paid) pay to the order of Penrose. J For Crown Colonies, or either of their agents four hundred and thirty one pounds five shillings sterling value received and place the same to account as per advice:
Thom. Sampson
To the Emigration Commissioners
Mr Mercer to
The Duke of Newcastle
No 182.
1 Inclosure.
Received
Forwarding Bill of Exchange for £431.5. ($1800), drawn by Mr Sampson on the Emigration Commissioners, - to be placed to the credit of the Colony.
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