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I could enlarge very much however trusting you will see my dispatches I must refer you to them --- The former System of Monopoly & Extortion I hope are now eradicating --- Of Spirits, I think the inundation is [indecipherable] and industry begins to [indecipherable] her produce will not be [sacrificed?] to the infamous wretches that have preyed on the estate of this Colony --
I have begun a new settlement 8 miles to the Northward of Parramatta which is doing extremely well --- The country & soil is well adapted for Cultivation & grazing, and extends equally good as far as the Hawkesbury --- Our Herds of tame Cattle are increasing so fast that we are obliged to be constantly erecting new stock yards, this species of stock thrives wonderfully well -
I do not recollect what things I sent by the Buffalo besides the Duck-Bill the [indecipherable fowl], & Cayley's Boxes --- The first I hope get safe & perfect as no pains or spirits were spared to preserve it. I will enquire respecting the other species & do as you desire -- I sent some Rubbish by the Albion which I hope you received safe