Letter received by Banks from Henry Waterhouse, 16 July 1806 (Series 23.43) - No. 0003

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this I declin'd wishing to distribute them.

I supply'd Capt Kent, Capt McArthur, Capt Rowley, & Mr Marsden.  As the Spanish Ewes had Lambs (none but Spanish Rams running with them) I supplyd Mr Williamson, Mr Moore, Government and in fact any person who wish'd to have them as I never had any other but Spanish Rams with my flock, and on my quitting the Colony, sold the flock to Mr Cox the Paymaster, with the exception of a few to Capt McArthur.  Most who had Spanish Sheep were particular about them, and I took pains to disperse them, & I can assert that several of the Spanish Sheep I originally brought from the Cape, together with their produce was in the flock I left behind.  If you will look to the Sydney Gazette Sir Joseph you will find often the price of Spanish Sheep at the sales.  I apprehend most of those who turn'd their mind to raising sheep, have some of the real Spanish breed amongst them.  I believe Sir you have fleeces of the different crosses that were sent