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So that on the side as well our [[?]] might be substantiated. Finally the state [[strike-through]]of[[/strikethrough]] or city gave notice that the island was to be sold. A lawyer was hired, but the heirs which were numerous began by dividing the [[strikethrough]]estate[[/strikethrough]] possible wealth this island should bring - the division was not to the liking of a good many who then lived in Pillsbury - in fact a family row was started & before it could be healed the state or city sold it & it definitely went beyond all [[?]] -