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in one packing case, if you wish the Specimens & [indecipherable] to be sent up from Portsmouth he will take them out of the case, & reserve the Box of Stones until he gets up the River. I hope the [indecipherable] will get safe.
In my despatches I have suggested that if the Buffalo returns to this country again that it would be of great benefit if a breed of useful English Cattle & Rams could be sent in her, & have recommended Capt Kent to have the direction of stowing them & I have also mentioned him to Mr King or a proper foreman to be Lieut Govn of Norfolk Island in case it should become vacant
I have many apologies to make from the unwarranted manner in which I have written this, but as I have much to do at the present moment I will endeavour to make amends in my next