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Parramatta November 7. 1812

Dear Madam,

I shall not have time to write to Mr. Thos. Stokes
I did not know but the accounts had been settled between
Mr. Hassall & him, till I received his letter: he will however
receive this whole amount by this conveyance in a Bill drawn
on His Majesty's Treasury. The Revolution has very much
injured the affairs of some, but will prove a great blessing
to the Colony at large. It has been owing to the state of the Colony
that the money was not paid long since. I was sorry in my
own mind that I had recommended Mr. Hassall without
knowing what would be the [prevailing?] state of the Colony. I
I cannot but blame myself a little for not calling upon Mr.
Hassall & knowing positively that the money had been paid.
You will have heard of our affliction on account of Mrs. Marsden:
this is a very heavy trial and loss to me – none know the value
of such a companion as she has been to me. I am
thankful that she is spared, & is something better. She
is able to walk about a little & can make herself understood
& manage the family to a certain extent – one hand is in
a great measure useless, & she is very lame & complains [indecipherable]
greatly of pains in her head. It was a great blessing that
I took out with me a female servant, Mrs. Bishop. She
proves a very valuable woman in my little Family,
& is such a comfort to Mrs. Marsden, as she is a sensible
woman & a very faithful servant. Providence is pecu-