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however at the present I shall so far add, that those which one think were well acquainted with the affairs of the Colony, know very little, which may be testified by fact. It is to be lamented that no impartial writer is likely to favor the public with its history in a political view, for such would naturally tend towards its improvement.
I am surprised to think that my box by the Calcutta was so long missing. The Captain's memory must have been very treacherous, for Gov King gave me a letter to him, and he came into room at the same time, I instantly gave it him, & he immediately wrote me a letter to the Commanding Officer, besides other remarks that were made on the present occasion. I am afraid that it has been put in some out of the way place, & by the manner its contents were packed a deal of injury has befel it. The Glatton & Calcutta I considered as the safest ships of any in every respect.
I have got several specimens which I cannot send for the want of paper. Some maps & journies I have ready for remitting. I avoid sending them by the present conveyance, for my opinion is different from others that might place their confidence in it. The Porcupine Anteater I think is a very scarce animal, that is the larger species. Mr Brown had one that was very docile, & I think will live to England.
Since Mr Brown left here I have done little or nothing, owing to a continuance of wet weather, & being in a feeble state. I begin now to think I have been too free with constitution in attempting to explore the more rugged and distant parts of the Colony. But if my health recovers I shall attempt the hike again. In about a month's time I am going a voyage in the Buffalo. She is first to go to Norfolk Island, and from thence to the Derwent river & Port Dalrymple. I men[tion]