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abominations that are committed in the land. With respect to temporal
things we have abundance in the Colony. Our present crops are very promising,
and cultivation goes on very fast. Our flocks and herds increase and
multiply very much; beef and mutton will soon be plentiful. This
country will at some future period beccome great from the richness
of the soil and the healthiness of its climate. I have no complaint to prefer
on temporal grounds. I labour hard, yet enjoy my health and family.
I generally go weary to bed; my rest is very sweet, and the morning finds
me ready for the toils of the day. I feel a longing for my native land and
wish to revisit old England again: it cannot be yet; but I hope the
time will come when we shall have that happiness. We have got an
addition to our family of another boy about two months ago. Mrs M.
is very well. She is extremely contented in her situation, suffers little
affliction either of body or mind. She rides a good deal for amusement
and exercise, on horseback, being a good horsewoman. She will ride
to Sydney, and return the same day which is 30 miles very well. I keep
a good horse entirely for her use, and convenience. We have not much
agreeable Society; and therefore endeavour to supply the want of it in
the most pleasant manner we can. Mrs M. joins with me in kind remem-
brance to Mr. Stokes and your family. We shall be happy to hear from
you at all times and believe me dear Madam to remain yours in every
christian respect.
S. Marsden (received, August 10. (probably 1808 or 1809)