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[Fluker?] had - with my numbers on it - we are right enough about the money - But I cannot make out which of the Deals belong to the respective numbers in my official Book. JS

Mr R Allison Auctioneer Bridlington
Sir 6 May 1856

The enclosed account of wreck and anchor &c in the admiralty yard at Bridlington termiinate on the 7th June 1855 - on Saturday proximo all the articles contained in the List will have been 1 year in the charge of the Receiver - I will therefore thank you to make arrangements for the sale thereof - the earliest convenient day after that date - Be so good as to consult Mr Stepheosn on the subject - and sent me a sketch of the hand Bill you propose circulating and whether it will be necessary to advertise the Sale in any of the newspapers
JS

Secretary Marine Dept. Board of Trade London
Sir 6th May 1856
With reference to your order of 18th February last - returned the 19th following - directing me to sell all wreck articles under the value 0f £5 - I bet to acquaint you the same has been carried into effect - and I will thank you to instruct me as to the as to the respective Salvors - Hitherto it has been the practice in this district to pay Salvors of Goods - of the small value of the articles in question - one Third of the proceeds - after deducting expenses - The General amound received from the Lots in question has ranged from 3/= - 5/= 15/- and 30/= and