WITH THE WATERWITCH. 
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A dray, three sets of horses' harness, and some other 
things were sent on board the Waterwitch, together 
with half a sheep and sixty pounds of biscuit for 
the crew, who were now running short of provisions. 
Several casks were brought on shore for us to bury 
stores in, and the boat I had purchased at Port 
Lincoln was left, at Mr. Scott’s request, for him to 
fish in during the absence of the cutter. After I 
had settled with the two men for their services, both 
of whom had large sums to receive, they took leave 
of us, and went on board. 
My own time had been fully occupied for the 
last two days, in writing letters and preparing 
despatches ; by great exertions I got all ready this 
evening, and upon Mr. Germain’s coming up at 
night, I delivered them to him, and directed him to 
sail as soon as possible. The following copy of my 
despatch to his Excellency the Governor, will convey 
a brief summary of the result of the expedition ; 
from the time of our leaving Port Lincoln up to the 
sailing of the Waterwitch from Fowler’s Bay, and 
of the future plans I intended to adopt, to carry out 
the object of the undertaking. 
“ Point Fowler , 1 7th December , 1840. 
“ Sir, — B y the return of the Waterwitch, I have the honour 
to furnish you, for the information of His Excellency the Go- 
vernor, with a brief account of our proceedings up to the 
present date. 
“ Upon the return of Mr. Scott from Adelaide to Port Lin- 
coln, 1 left the latter place on the 24th October, following my 
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