John H. W. Pettit letters to his family in England, illustrated with sketches by the writer, 1852-1868 - Page 270
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It gives me very great pleasure to know you & dr. m. [dear mother] are so well = Should like v [very] much to be amongst you if only for a short period - but it is useless wishing, must therefore make up my mind to rest contented until that happiness is afforded - No one could be more delighted at such prospect
than myself - but we cannot do as we would it would be great folly to think of throwing away my present chance - it may be rather uncertain, but trust & hope to hold The situation for some time to come - the only thing against it is the shifting about plenty of changes - It is very plest. [pleasant?] when camped near any Station - as at the present - for being well known have a general Welcome - Am just not living as a guest at one of the places -
I must begin to draw to a close for having recd. [received] advice of a Gov.t. [government] Land sale down country at wh. [which] I shall be present - have [word crossed out] a ride tomorrow of between 60 & 70 miles straight out - tolerable work for the grass fed horse isn't it? Will