TUESDAY 16th
Sold the Ship for five thousand five hundred and eighty-two dollars. The Association found that if they had to wait till the Ship was discharged by the Members, it would detain them at least One Month. And it was resolved to Sell her with what Provisions there remained, and all Property belonging to the Association as a Body. She was bought on the following terms the person or purchaser was to give the Sum above mentioned for the Ship as She Stands, relieving the Association of all debts, Contracted by the Same, and fulfilling every engagement to the letter. We the Association to have the privilege of the use of the Ship, Boats, and provisions, till the first of next Month. Many are making preparations for departing for the Mines. The Male Steamer for the States leaves on the First of Next Month, and as we expect to leave this place for the mines, in the course of two or three days. We are compelled to put our letters in the office to day without getting any from home. Wrote one to L.H., one to H.D., one to the Sixteenth St choir one to E••••F.H.and one to grandmother at S.S.