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50/1230 43 Coonambula Burnett Dt 2nd October 1849. Sir In the absence of an Office of Police we beg to inform you that one of our Shepherds was Speared in the thigh and otherwise injured by a Black called "Billy" on the 30th of last month. We take this opportunity respectfully to request that you will bring the lawless state of this District under the Notice of Government in the hope that steps may speedily be taken to give the [...payers]of assessment some protection for life and property. We have the honor to be Sir, 50/393 Your most obed't Servants Signed David Archer & Co.. True Copy/ Mr. C. O'Connell C.C.L. Captain O'Connell C.C.L