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rain, & were almost hesitating about the long drive to Grose Farm, but having promised James who was at Sydney, we ventured. There were a goodly number assembled, a procession of the folks belonging to the College preceding the Governor, a Speech from the great man, strong but forward & to the purpose, and likewise from the Bishop narrow [minded?] & illiberal prayers read by the [same?] &c &c, & then a general chatter & shaking of hands among the
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for our dinners & bread. I have a young woman now at £20 per an. who bakes & cooks too.
When you last wrote you were going to Bordeaux - & we are hoping the next Packet will bring us further tidings of you. We had no letters either from you or B.C. by the last Mail - I hope my dear Sister benefited
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