Volume 60: William Campbell letters, 1846-1894: No. 031
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[Page 31]
Gulong [possibly Gulgong]
18th May 1849
My dear [Sir?]
I must crave your indulgence for not writing to you sooner however as I expected to have been able to report a sale of the Rams to Mr. Hamilton I deferred writing from time to time for that purpose. I missed Hamilton in Melbourne but I expect him up to see the sheep when I expect he will make a purchase. I have to report the sale and delivery of 35 of your rams to Mr. [Splatt?] at 45/- each taking 6 toothed wethers @ 6/- in exchange for them. I shall receive the wethers as soon as I can go to that part of the country, and shall dispose of them as soon as I can for you - the fearful depression in the wool market has made cash payments difficult. I have [Continued on Page 32]
I left my family all well about a fortnight ago and am returning today. I take an advance of 10d per lb on my wool, which will leave me enough to go on with until I can dispose of some fat sheep. With an offer of my best respects to Mrs. Macarthur, I remain
My dear Sir
Yours very faithfully
W. Campbell