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first. If you think well of this, I will ride over on Wednesday or Thursday to see them &c. I believe on acnt. of the Flood good Fat Stock will be scarce for a few weeks.
I have lost a great deal by the late Flood in Corn, Sorgum & Fencing, but things might have been much worse. I had the Coach House full of Wheat, Barley & Wool, when the water came within six inches of it.
I remain Yours very faithfully
J.F. Downes
The Honble Sir William Macarthur &c &c
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