[Jane Hamilton], Eagle Hawk to her mother, sister and brother, 1863-06-25

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Has a large stye in one eye and the other is weak; mutual friends; hope there is no discomfort that will prevent them seeing James' new home; £4 James Hoey sent for the children did not arrive - it is his style not to send it by money order; Tom is overcome with responsibilities left by James and the only money is some owed to Andrew by Catherine and John Buckie - the Hoeys are indebted to him too; James has made babies of his children and so they are too timid to go to New Zealand unless under a captain's care, but Tom may go and take them; if Mary Hoey is to have them then the sooner the better; excitement of finding gold to pay the debts; the Hoeys have been unfortunate but also indolent; Andrew has found £50 of gold in the fortnight from 'poultering abt.'

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