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[Page 25]

[In pencil - F.L.Thompson]

Parramatta
April 29th [1842]

My dear Mr Thompson - 

You will perhaps be surprised to receive a letter from me - & in truth I am almost surprised at myself for determining to write to you - The papers will have announced to you the meaning of this dismal border, the unhappy event was most unexpected, & the grief for our sad loss has been great

[In pencil - death of Elizabeth Macarthur]

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