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In general animalhood is a greater object to the proprietor of Sheep, than the Fleece, just at this time, as there is an immediate demand for it. When there were a few thousand Sheep, a more particular attention could be paid to them; and they doubled their numbers in two Years & half; but now being increased to twenty thousand and upwards, and not having equal means to take care of them, the increase is not so great, as may be seen by the last returns sent home.
Our utmost exertions must likwise be to agriculture to supply the Shipping and the collateral advantages of a Wool Trade will then be supported by competent means.
When my observations on this Country are more matured I will with pleasure submit them to you, but in the meantime, my Dear Sir, Mr. Marsden who goes home with Govr. King, I recommend as a Person who can give a proper and just Idea of its nature & Soil, having made it his particular Study,