A 382: Reverend Lancelot Edward Threlkeld papers, 1822-1862 - Page 89
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it will be with difficulty if I can complete the work before the end of the year, but as soon as possible the manuscript copy to correspond with Luke shall be forwarded for your acceptance. I was not aware that my works on the language had been published in America by Mr Hale until mentioned in your list of works. Mr Hale was at Lake Macquarie with another gentleman of the American squadron residing with us for many days and we enjoyed their company much they taking a considerable interest in our mission. They have in all their publications spoken well of our efforts, I gave them all the information in my [indecipherable] for the kind manner in which you have favoured my efforts in the Aboriginal Language [indecipherable]
Believe me to remain
My Dear Sir George
Yours very faithfully
L. E. Threlkeld