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49/4699 - 22 May 1849 John Read * Genery [several words overwritten] Inquiry respecting Robert Genery

Suffolk, England 16. Decr 1848.

Sir, About eight years since a young man named Robert *Genery left this place for Australia but no part of his family can say for what part of the Country - he went out I believe as a private emigrant & at his own Expense, since which nothing has been heard of him.

His Mother died here lately, upon whose death Robert Genery becomes entitled to some Copy[?] property here to which he must now take possession or the Lord of the Manor will seize as for want of a tenant. I shall be greatly obliged if you can give me any information respecting him, or inform me the best course I can adopt to

find him if living or ascertain his death if dead. Begging an early reply,

I am Sir Your mo. obedt. Servt John Read

To

The Honble. E. Deas Thompson[sic] Col'l. Secys. Office Macquarie Place Sydney Australia

[marginalia; oblique] Mr. Read may perhaps be informed to the effect of the report of the Police Magistrate of Brisbane respecting Genery in 49/3760. A copy of this may also be sent to him to be communicated to the latter. 23 May

49/9402

Yes. 23.

Capt. Wickham John Read Esq. 29th. May 1849. -

Is any further report to be expected from the Police Magistrate Brisbane? 1 Sept. No. 4 Sep.

1 Oct

[address bar] To The Honble E. Deas Thompson [sic]