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wrote one of your handome present to her - I am anxiously looking for a
ship from England, as it is a twelvemonth since I have had letters from
Yorkshire. Poor Mrs Johnson I feel much for her; it was a hard
trial to part with so fine a girl as [indecipherable] but the Lord knows what is best for his children - My family is the same in number as when I wrote last; a girl & boy. Elizabeth [indecipherable] a great girl, & it is time she was in
England but, I do not think I can muster courage to part0 with her.
Charles is also an engaging little fellow, & I trust he will be spared to us.
Mrs Hughes begs her kind respects to you; when I see her she always
enquires when I have heard from you. I believe I sent you word before
that her husband is a Master Blacksmith at Sydney, & what with their
salary & other indulgences they are very comfortable.
Mr. Marsden joins with me in kind remembrances to Mr.
Stokes & family, & accept the same from, dear Madam,
Your obliged friend,
(signed) E. Marsden
If you will please to send your letters to William Wilson Esq - Momu
-ment yard London, they will be forwarded to Mr. Marsden

Received July 11th 1805.