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in time of need. This is the first time I have taken up my pen to write to England
since I lost him - tho it is now fifteen months; I am afraid & am very sinful.
[indecipherable] think could I know his little thought he would approve one for wishing him
back in this troublesome world, but his [indecipherable] has stirred one up to be more
earnest in divine things, & tho he cannot come to me I may meet him in that
place, where sin & sorrow & sighing are for ever done away. I have still one little
girl & boy with me. My youngest John is a little [indecipherable] of a twelvemonth
old - & this letter will be delivered by [indecipherable] - the surgeons wife, that left England
a little after us, who I believe you [indecipherable] - I was very much disappointed in your
letter that you did not mention in wha
t part of the world Mr. Edward was -
if he is with you beg my kind respects to him. Mrs [indecipherable] arrived safe here. They
reside at Sydney & the Governor gave him a superintendants' place soon after their arrival, so that I seldom see her - Mr Marsden joins me with best respects to
Mr Stokes & family, let one entreat to be remembered in your prayers, and
Believe me yours with respect
(signed) Eliza Marsden