With this understanding, I commenced on the 11th instant, a new set of drawing observations 
and specimens. It will be very necessary, however, to the general illustration of the subject that 
I should remain here for a week or ten days, to determine the characters of certain Gum Trees not 
yet in perfect flower. Having done this, I intend travelling from Sydney overland, suspending all 
further investigations, until reaching the northern frontiers of Victoria, from which point I pro- 
posed re-commencing them, and proceeding to Melbourne, by easy stages, so as to admit of my 
receiving a general, and not very inaccurate, acquaintance with the intervening country. 
Until I Iiave the honor of a personal interview with His Excellency, and learn more 
particularly his wishes as to my future proceedings, I shall continue to act on my own judgment, 
as to the most efiicient means of accomplishing the object in view, due regard being paid to avoid 
unnecessary expense. 
For the convenience of reference, I intend numbering my letters, which may thus be con- 
sidered Official Reports of my proceedings, furnished from time to time, as circumstances may 
render advisable. 
I have the honor to be, 
Sir, 
Your most obedient servant, 
(Signed) WILLIAM SWAINSON, 
The Honorable 
The Colonial Secretary, 
Ac., Ac. 
Victoria. 
Melbourne : Printed by Johx Ferres, at the Government Printing Oliice. 
