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Wylie, whom I had sent for, and who was almost 
wild with delight at meeting ns, having been much 
disappointed at being out of the way when I sent 
for him from Port Lincoln. 
After receiving our despatches, and taking Wylie 
with us, we set sail for the shore, and then walked 
up in the evening to our depot ; my other two native 
boys were greatly rejoiced to find their old friend 
once more with them ; they had much to tell to, 
and much to hear from each other, and all sat up to 
a late hour. For myself, the many letters I had 
received, gave me ample enjoyment and occupation 
for the night, whilst the large pile of newspapers 
from Adelaide, Swan River, and Sydney, promised 
a fund of interest for some time to come. Nothing 
could exceed the kindness and attention of our 
friends in Adelaide, who had literally inundated us 
with presents of every kind, each appearing to vie 
with the other in their endeavours to console us 
under our disappointments, to cheer us in our future 
efforts, and if possible, to make us almost forget that 
we were in the wilds. Among other presents I 
received a fine and valuable kangaroo-dog from my 
friend, Captain Sturt, and which had fortunately 
arrived safely, and in excellent condition. 
The bran and oats which I had applied for 
had been most liberally provided, so that by 
remaining in depot for a few weeks longer, 
we might again hope to get our horses into good 
condition. From his Excellency the Governor I 
