Letter received by Banks from George Caley, 16 December 1804 (Series 18.056) - No. 0002

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My journey to the Cormarthus Mountains was a very rough one. I was out three weeks which was as long as I was able to abide for the want of provisions. The  rough map of the country I found beyond description. I can not give you a more expressive idea than travelling over the tops of the houses in a town.

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The distance I have been I am at present unable to affirm. The farthest of the most remarkable hills that I was upon I have named Mount Banks. Being the first European in visiting these parts I claim the privilege of giving names to a few places which appear to me the most obvious. In this journing I found about 30 plants that I had not met with before & I have no doubt but there are many more in the neighbourhood of Mount Banks that are entirely new.  But at the same time I have to regret there does not appear any hope of any botanical excursions / of any notice / being made to that place not only owing to the distance but likewise the difficult & dangerous route that must be travelled.

My whole proceedings of this journey I shall send to you by the first opportunity.

I remain your

most faithfull servant

(signed) George Caley

Parramatta

Decr 16th 1804  

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