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[indecipherable] to say, we are all well & in good Spirits – Captn
[indecipherable] in yesterday from England, he is also bound to
New South Wales – We have been more than one month here.
[indecipherable] is much changed since we were about two years ago –
[indecipherable] are much dearer & many other things – The English
[indecipherable] at the markets wherever they go – Mrs M. writes with
her kindest respects to Mrs. Stokes also your family – I have
not sent your these few lines in haste – We have found our
accommodations excellent & have been very happy with the
Captain –

I remain
Dear Sir
Yours sincerely

(Signed) Saml. Marsden