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assembled visitors. I was most cordially greeted by Mr E.D.T. his family were not present. He shakes his head at the state of the Colony, & it is strangely altered and is altering still more. I begin to think myself one of the most ancient Colonists. There are so many new faces around whenever I go to Sydney. James will tell you of Mr T's refusal to take office of the Governor, consultation with James as to the best course to pursue of his recommending Mr Donaldson to be [indecipherable] & of the difficulties of the

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permanently by her visit to Paris. Poor Herman's loss has been a very sad trouble to her & I suppose she has had some sorrow at parting with Gerard.

You would be interested in all the Politics going on here at present. James stands very high with the Governor - & all parties seem to look

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