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[MS 190]

How men can cut so I know not - and particularly those
who profess Godliness - I had procured for him a Promise of an Appointment in ten days after my arrival in London for Norfolk Island, with a salary of £200
per annum. I could not presume to make any further Application, because it would not have  been either proper or delicate. I have not seen the Secretary of State since he sent me Mr [?]
Letter; in what light he views it I know not. remember me to Mr. & Mrs Crooke and all my friends at  Paramatta. I hope we shall hear from
you before the Star sails, and then I shall write
again. I have requested Mr. Campbell to pay to
the School master and missionaries of Norfolk Island on their Application the sum of £[?} be repaid to Mr. Campbell if you sell a Bullock or two.
I am
Yours truly
Saml Marsden

[MS 191]

Tahaete May 28 1808

Dear Brother/

I have for a long wished to hear 
from you but have never yet been so far favoured and my chief reason for troubleing you at present to repeat
my request that you will drop me a few lines as soon as possible. Our Brother Bicknel will probably deliver this
to you as he is about leaving Tahaete for Port -jackson in the
Hero. Cap - Gardner, who sails tomorrow. Brother Elder left us a few months back in the Serengapatam Cap
Clark and is I hope safe arrived. We are glad to hear that B Youl has safely reached the Colony. By him I wrote
a short letter which I supose you have received I shall be glad to hear if you have in your possession the Bills to which I directed Mr Youl to deliver to you. B Bicknel will give you every information respecting the Mission &  With kind respects to Mrs Hassall and all your
Family, I remain yours Sincerely H Nott
 

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