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Riley is an ass - Walker is a very sensible man,
and I think has more influence than any one of the
party - marsden and he are very intimate - He
hesitated a good deal "could not believe there was
"any intention to Petition against Mr. Barnard.
"he certified he did not like the manner
"in which the appointment had been given -
"what hold would the Colony have on Mr. Barnard?
"he did not see the necessity for sending an
"address immediately - he would sign it after the
"Competitor had sailed" - "very well Mr. Walker."
"that you can do; in the mean time I shall
"forward one copy with what signatures I can
"procure in the short time to New S. Wales" –
"Surely you had better postpone it" - "No Sir, it is"