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No. 5

Rockhampton October 23rd 1861. -

Sir

You will please to have
shod and ready to start with Mr
McDonald's party for Wills's assistance
five (5) horses with 2 riding saddles
3 pack saddles complete and arms and
accoutrements with 60 rounds of ball
cartridge for two Blacks (Mr Wisemans) [sic]
who are to accompany Mr McDonalds [sic]
party

I am Sir,

Your obed't Servant
(Signed)
John Jardine P.M.

Sergeant Allan [sic]
Native Police Camp. -

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No. 6

--- Order ---

Sergeant Allan [sic] will without loss
of time attend at the Court House
Rockhampton prepared to give all
information as to available horses &c
of the Rockhampton Detachment

(Signed)
John Jardine P.M.

October 23rd 1861. -