State Library of NSW
[MS 184] 1st 26th Janry 1808 Sir,
The present alarming state of this colony in which every man's property liberty and life is endangered induces us most earnestly to implore you instantly to place Govr B in under an arrest and to assume the command of the Colony. We pledge ourselves at a moment of less agitation to come forward to support the measure with our fortunes and our lives. We are with great Respect your most obedient servant.
To [Leiutn Gov Johnston
[MS 185]
Dear Sir/
Yours dated Otaheiti 12 June 1807 came late to hand, and the Bills you mentioned that I was to receive from Mr Youl to the amount of £115 Sterg. I have not received. Through Mr Shelly separating form the concern of Captain McArthur it was not Possible for him to Obtain bills from Captain McArthur upon England, but however there is no doubt but your money will be safe as Mr Shelley will leave instructions on his departure for London that will enable you to Draw through me the said sum of £115 Sterg on Robt Campbell Esqr which you had better do by the next opportunity which you can do as follows -
Sir,
Please to pay Mr Rowland Hassall on his order the sum of one hundred and fifteen Pounds Sterlg and charge the sum to the account of Mr William Shelley - as per instructions left by Mr Shelley - with Mr Campbell and Mr Hassall
And your oblige [INDECIPHERABLE]
HS
To Robt Campbell Esq Merchant of Sydney at the same time send
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