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Idleness, curiosity, & many other reasons may induce to look after them, the Governor I believe does not mean to leave any means untried to accomplish so desirable an event, should they not succeed I suppose he will contrive to drive them farther into the Country, preserving a knowledge where they are, to prevent as much as possible, the possibility of their being destroyd till it may be judg'd proper, in my opinion the Breed of Black Cattle is firmly establish'd in this Country - McArthur Capt Foveaux & Palmer, are the principle Farmers of this place, their farms look very promising, they have several hundred Sheep & Goats each, herds eight or ten Cows & Horses each, which they freighted the Britania for several regulations are taking place with respect to the employment of the People which seem'd absolutly necessary - (I believe) the present Governor finds he has not the lightest weight possible on his shoulders. The Supply saild a week ago for Norfolk, I am preparing to go there as soon as she returns. A Mr Flinders is appointed our 2d Lieut in the room of the one left at Rio Janerio [Rio de Janeiro]; with respect to the Reliance, I think I mentiond to you before, I never saild in so compleat a tub, which the first Sea shore we are caught upon will prove, the Supply is a