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Harding River
May 25th 1864
Mr Wellard
My dear Sir
Your favour for Withnell's party, was both opportune, & acceptible, particularly as you informed me of the well-being of my friends; the papers also were a great boon. I was very sorry to learn you met with difficulties on your return, which you did not expect; but trust that time & your own talent for business ?? is some ?? them.
You wished for further particulars ?? to sheep. I can only inform you, your own look admirable, that they are perfectly clean
