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[MS 96]
Six of our Number have departed
this life They have been spared and are
thankful.

I anxiously look for the news of NS
Wales and feel more attached than ever

Pardon me If I appear brief in this note,
attribute it not to a wish of writing more but
rather to timidity - Pardon me if on the other hand
I appear too bold pardon me

Believe me Madam to remain your's &
His Excellencys most respectful
and very Obedient Servant
TH

I hope Your Dear Son enjoys health
I cannot forget his playfulness, & good
humour when I last had the pleasure
of seeing him at Parramatta.

[MS 97]
March 18th 1818

How transitory & uncertain is life

A day or two since I heard the [indecipherable]
Cain was Dead had died the Day before he died he appeared
stronger & better than they had ever seen
him - And Poor Old Thomas went off into
the Country in a very ill state of health
this [indecipherable] seems not to agree with the