Transcription

[MS 270]

Top of outside sheet:

I will thank you to take particular Care of them  should they arrive safe.  As the Bull is young I wish he may not have any Cattle put to him, till I come out excepting the female that comes out with him - and any other promising one it may cross that you may approve of-

Address:
Mr Rowland Hassall
Parramatta
New S. Wales

Calculations:
20
5 - 2
2 - 10
7 - 12

Tell Mr Hosking I shall write to him in a few days by Mr Wilson's vessel - If you can pay any little attention to him and his wife I am sure they will merit it

7 10          10 --
2  8
            2 - 8
5  2             7 - 12

[MS 271]

? The duty imposed on him consequent on the separation an government of William Bligh Esqr  requires Leiutn Governor Patterson to take the command of the Teritory until His Majestys gracious pleasure can be obtained - Succeeding causes having unto this Period prevented his having the trust that has been delivered to him for the Time being - Leiutn  Govn Patterson appoints Alix Riley Esqr His Secretary ____
Sydney 9th Janry_)
1809  __________)

 

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