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6710 -19 October 1826 Commandants Office Moreton Bay 10th October 1826. Sir I have the honor to forward for the information of His Excellency the Governor, a return showing the extent of Land now clear at the settlement of Moreton Bay, the quantity actually cul- tivated, the quantity some with wheatThe quantity sown with maize, and the quantity prepared for maize, but as there is no maize for seed now on the Settlement, the latter must remain unsown till the arrival of the next vessel. There were twelve acres of land prepared in May for wheat, but in consequence of no seed being forwarded by the Isabella (agreeable to the requisition) it was planted with maize, the wheat received by the Amity is too late for this years crop, I regret Alexander McLeay Esquire Colonial Secretary.

I regret to report, that in consequence of there not being a sufficient quantity of Forage sent on board the Amity with the cattle and sheep, forwarded by that vessel. Two ewes died on the passage and the others were so much reduced that three more died immediately after they were Landed.. I have the honor to be Sir Your most obedient Humble servant P Logan Commandant

6710_10th Oct. 1826, Commandant; Moreton Bay W. Grayson Direct attn Deputy Commy. Good to wait by the first vessel sufficient maize to sew 21 acres. Letter to the Depy Comy Gnl. as directed 24th October 1826 Enclosure retained WG.