perfectly useless. James turned his attention to building & entered into partnership with a man named Davis (?).
John however being disgusted with the misfortunes encountered at Swan River, migrated to Hobart Town, Tasmania, where some mystery envelopes his career. It is supposed however that he became entangled with sharpers, as he ultimately wrote home for the share of money due to him, under his father's will. This was sent out, but what happened after this is not known.
He however disappeared & it is supposed committed suicide by shooting himself, as reports of a pistol were heard,
