File 2: Rowland Hassall papers, 1811-1820, 1860

Mr Crook

Mr Hassall

Parramatta

Morea Feb th 1813

Dear Friend

You perhaps will be surprised at the return of our Brother Henry to the Colony so soon, but providence is misterious.

I hope he will succeed in his wishes and speedily return. Cap Stalker anchored here a few days ago, with a cargo of shells from the pearl islands having compleated [completed] his voyage much sooner that he expected and surprised us all by beeing ready to return to the Colony so soon. By him I send you a Cask of Pork in the best order, which you will please to take, and allow me what you think a fair price for it, deducting the amount from

from my Bill and let me know what remains unpaid. I shall be glad to hear that the Mare etc go on well, or whether you have yet got any hornd cattle for me in her stead.  As it respects the affairs of the Mission here to be our Brother H will give you every information Our Passage here was remarkable, only 28 Days from Sidney [Sydney]. We had not one days foul wind nor one days Calm all the voyage, and Cap W behaved very well and obliging. The death of three of our little number was rather shocking news to us on our first arrival, but all things shall work together for good, if God is glorified that is the greatest possible good.  I must not forget to acknowlege [acknowledge] your kind treatment when in the Colony and my great obligations on that account. To Mrs Hassall I desire to present my Christian love and hearty thanks for her great kindness and attention. To Master Thomas and Samuel I purpose

if possible to write, but the Lord has been pleased to lay me on a bed of affliction, from which through mercy I am just recovering and am writing this on my knees sitting on my bed.  Mrs Nott is well and is writing to Mrs Hassall and purposes to send her something. She joins with me in sincere respects to Mrs H and yourself and all the family - I remain Dear Brother

           Yours in the Lord

                          H Nott

Since the above was written I have been  inspecting the Cask of pork just as I was to take it on board, the Cap wrote to me and informed me that he could not possiby [fit]​ it for want of room. This is a great loss to me. However I shall not miss any opportunity of sending all that I can

Mr R Hassall

Parramatta

Favoured by Mr Henry

Mr Nott