File 1: Hassall family, correspondence, volume 2, pp. 1-297, 1794-ca. 1823

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16 formerly; fifty six thousand gallons of wine and spirits have been sent out of the cove since November last These regulations may be productive of some good consequences in the end. I see little prospect of any reformation amongst the prisioners at large. A present bread is very scarce, and the people suffer much from the want of it. This want must be attributed in great measure to the idleness and drunkennes of the inhabitants. They put little or no value upon their crops when harvest comes take no care of their grain and frequently part with the principal part for spirits. You, perhaps will have seen Governor Hunter since his return: his memory is dear in this settlement, notwithstanding all the odium cast upon his public character. Governor King is not more happy in his administration than Governor Hunter was. I do not expect his stay will be long; he finds much to contend with, I beg to refer you to Mr Balmain for any further information respecting this country; and remaim Honoured sir, Your most obedient humble Servant Samuel Marsden

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17 garden being rapidly at present [indecipherable] of a large crop of wheat, which will be ready for [indecipherable] in [indecipherable]: I think this one of the finest countries in the world, & the people will be happier in a short time. When [indecipherable] stock increased very fast I suppose there was no loss when 1400 Goats & Sheep in the colony at [indecipherable], & these have young twice a year. We are now quite independent of foreign countries for any [indecipherable] & in 3, or 4, years shall have plenty of animal food. I wish [indecipherable] some thousands of the new English families have, [indecipherable] soon make them being comfortable. I have lately visited Norfolk Island . the inhabitants there are [indecipherable] of day [indecipherable] & also animals [indecipherable] by themselves,; you may buy a good fowl for 6d & a duck for 10d or 1/-, they know also [indecipherable]

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18 for of [indecipherable] Should you hear reports of the sufferings of the people here, they ought not to be believed, such reports must be in a great [indecipherable] false. Should this letter, written in great haste, as the ship is gone down the harbour afford you a moments amusement I should be recompensed for my trouble. Mrs Marsden joins me in kind respects to you & Mrs Stokes I am Sir Yours [indecipherable] Samuel Marsden

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19 Note 1 This must refer to the Rev [indecipherable] or the Rev [indecipherable] Clachson the latter never reached N S Wales but returned to England as may be seen in the life of W Wilberforce Esq.

Rev Samuel Marsden to W. Wilberforce Esqr. New South Wales, January 2, 1805

Honoured Sir, A Mr Robert Campbell. who has been a resident merchant in N. S. Wales many years, is returning to Europe, I embrace the opportunity to give you a line by him. His object in returning to England is to arrange some commercial affairs, and then return. I do not know that it will be in your power to forward his wishes; if it should, I shall feel myself particularly obliged for any attention you may pay to him. Mr Campbell has been a real friend to this colony, and I cannot say too much in his behalf. He returns to England in a ship called the Lady Barlow, with a cargo of oil and skins. This is the first cargo procured by the inhabitants of N.S. Wales, and is the beginning of the commerce of a new world. On that account I hope it will meet with countenance and support from Government

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20) As we now abound with the cecessaries of life some article of commerce must be suggested by Government in order to find employment for the people. We have wheat sufficient for more than two years now in the colony and have no market for it. Perhaps the fishery is the only object that at present offers employment for the labouring prople. The settlers begin to feel the want of a market for their surplus grain very much; and will be greatly distressed for every thing excepting bread and meat unless commerce can be made to supply their wants. This is a consideration of great importance for the future welfare of this colony. But on this subject I refer you to Mr Campbell. I am happy to inform you that there has, for some time past, been more attention paid to the Sabbath than at any former period. I attribute this to your kind interference with his Majestys ministers. I am so perfectly acquainted with the disposition of those in high situations here, that I am sure no reformation in this respect would originate from them. I need not tell you how much I want an assistant. The colony becomes more extensive daily. My duty is very hard. It is more than four years now since Mr Johnson returned, and no clergyman sent out. I have still to lament the want of a church at head quarters: one is begun, but when it will be finished I know not. The Orphan Institution goes on well. We have lately made accommodation for about fifty girls more than the school would contain at first. I am persuaded it will be attended with the greatest benefit

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