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[MS 173]
Lampeter May 1819
Mrs Birnie
Dear Madam
My brother informs me that I have incurred
(at least in uncertain measure) your displeasure; than
which believe me I would sooner incur that of any of
my other Port Jackson friends. My excuse for not writing
is my not remembering to have made a promise however
hope this will in some degree atone for my misconduct
for though activated at so great a distance I have not
and trust never shall forget your kindness to me
whilst residing under your hospitable roof - Being unwell just after my landing I wrote
to Mr Hall who called and to whom I delivered the
letters after my recovery. I went to see
Mr H & family but after calling at several houses
in Cannon Street found to my disappointment that
it could not be the right street and after my

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arrival at home my mistake appeared evident. I called twice at
the office the last time saw Mr B who appeared to receive
me very cooly however upon meeting him afterwards at
the missionary rooms he said he should be glad to see
me. I called but missed him - I had the plea-
sure of seeing Mr G Birnie several times who appeared a pleasant
young man he asked me to dine with him but I was
disappointed being engaged however I called at his house
and had a long chat with Mrs B and the little ones She
appeared a very pleasant lady I must not omit to
inform you that a Rose Hill parrot (I think a present of yours
got to them) amused me much. what appeared very
strange to me was it having changed to nearly the
colour of a Lorry.