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the whole journey) to conduct it homewards, being de- 
sirous to proceed without delay to Sydney, and to receive 
the instructions of His Excellency the Governor, 
“ I have the honour to be. Sir, 
“ Your most obedient Servant, 
“ T. L. Mitchell, 
“ Surveyor-General.” 
“ The Hon. The Colonial Secretary, 
“ Sfc. S^c. 8^c.” 
