Thomas D. Bottomley, Sydney, to William Bottomley (8 pp.), 25 August 1852-30 August 1852

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Content Summary:: Their father's death; Melbourne is overcrowded and would be unsuitable for Elizabeth Heap and the children. William Heap should take them to Sydney where they could be comfortable and he can travel to Melbourne by steamer in about 60 hours; William should form a business connexion in London if he has not already left; works for McArthur and Atkinson and has seen how profitable colonial business is - William should try a small adventure as a trial sending a variety of clothing and cloth for which he would remit in gold dust; should see John on his business visit to Melbourne; will send home some Australian seeds which will be new to botanists.
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