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mention that the buck was killed
so I suppose that he must have been
killed after.
I went with Papa to Bural and to
Castlereigh on Mr Clarke's horse, he his
a very nice horse but looks rather thin.
I suppose you know that the ninety
sixth are in Parramatta it is a very
nice regiment and one of the band teaches
me the Flute, I think he plays a great deal
better than than (sic) the one I had before the
June holidays; all the band have brass
Epaulets, and white gloves. (underlined)

We will not have any holidays at
Michelmas but I think that some of the
boys will go home for about a week.
We have got another new boy at the school
named Clarke and he comes from
Sydney. I think Mr Meyers will leave at
Christmas and take a farm near Uncle
Charlie's. I have got no more news to tell
you except that we are going to have a
holiday this week.
I remain
Your affectionate brother
George Thomas Hassall

[Cross written]
P.S. My letter is nearly as long as yours
but now I am beginning to get rather tired, the candle
is nearly burnt out.
"Et [Suadent cadenlia sidera somnos?],. Virgil