Patrick Leslie, NSW, to his parents, 1839-05-29

Component identifier:: File 2580/1/705
Content Summary:: States that he, Walter, and George are all well, they intend dealing in cattle and horses, not sheep, as they are convinced sheep will not pay well; he is to have half share and his brothers quarter in partnership; mentions the activities of emigrant agents who supply information in different parts of the country; the system of indentured servants is unsatisfactory, the cost of hiring labourers; details of the men wanted - carpenters, blacksmiths and suggests names of tenants who might come out; wants an Aberdeen bull and cows sent out.(Eight pages all crossed.)
Processing information:: M2398

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Location of this collection:: National Library of Australia

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Canberra ACT 2600, Australia