Kingston Gazette, March 29, 1817

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NOTICE

A Ferry is to be established to run between Kingston and Point Frederick; the fixed points will be the Street next to Mr. Hugh C. Thomson's on this side, and North of Sir Robert Hall's on the other side. The craft required will be a large flat-bottomed boat to carry horses and carriages, and two smaller ones for foot passengers. Those persons disposed to undertake it, will give in tenders to Mr. William Stoughton, by the twentieth of next month. In their tender they must specify the price they will give for the Ferry, and the fare they will carry for. The lease will be for three years.

THOMAS MARKLAND, J.P.

PETER SMITH, J.P.

Kingston March 29, 1817.