File 2: Hassall family, correspondence, volume 2, pp. 298-702, 1817-1826

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687 Rev. T. Hassall Sydney 15th Oct 1825

My Dear Sir I am much disappointed in not being able to procure an order from Mr Oxley's Office for the Land I am to purchase. He went off for a week or two, a few days since. And Mr Cavenaugh, who only {indecipherable] such, went this week for the {indecipherable] Mr Cable is away and his receipt will not be paid for a few days. Mrs. {indecipherable] paid {indecipherable]

I could get nothing {indecipherable] the other day from Mr. Oxley: The order which he has given me I now send, with the Private {indecipherable] letter relative to the land for purchase. There will, I hope, be sufficient authority to induce Mr. {indecipherable] to give possession. But if there is not good land to be obtained without going a great distance, perhaps I had better get Mr Oglivie to select it for

one in his neighbourhood, where I believe there is still plenty of rich land. I cannot however be advised by my friends, as I have no opportunity of choosing for myself.

It strikes me, that unless there is some very obvious reason, it will be more to my advantage to have all my land together.

I hope this will find you, according to your appointment: And I must thank you for your ready attention to my wishes on this land.

I named to Mr Oxley respecting the station of Capt. King, but he says that part is not managed. You will however get the best information from Mr. {indecipherable]

I have enclosed a note for Mr. H - if you think it is necessary to use it. Wishing you health, every {indecipherable] blessing on the way, and a safe return

I am My Dear Sir Yours very truly Richard Hill

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