QSA847126 1884 Letter from Harold Clarke to Robert Gray 30 June, In letter 84:5143 Colonial Secretarys Office In Letters DR78014

[Written on Underlying sheet of paper]

H. Clarke.

[Stamp] COLONIAL SECRETARY'S OFFICE No. 4716 JUL 7 1884 QUEENSLAND

Re interment of his Brother's Remains.

[Left Margin] previous 84.1693 (Morrisset)

[To be buried Consult Mr Clarke as to his wishes on the mode of burial. S.W.G. 8.7.84]

H Clarke 10.7.84./2065.

[Written on Overlaying "Sydney Morning Herald" / "The Sydney Mail" Note Paper]

"Sydney Morning Herald"

"The Sydney Mail"

Sydney. June 30th. 1884.

Robt Gray Esqr. Under Secretary Brisbane. Q.

Dear Sir, I am in receipt of advices from my brother (Mr. W. F. A. Clarke) that the remains of the late Mr. Walter Clarke are in the possession of the Queensland Govt. awaiting instructions as to their disposal.

This subject, I need not explain to you, is a very painful one to my family, who think it would be unwise under the shrouded circumstances, & meagre evidence obtainable -

H. Clarke 10.7.84 / 2065

- besides the opening up of a wound that time is only now healing - to have them brought on to Sydney.

Could the authorities have the remains (which must be only a few poor bones) interred in Brisbane, under control, for me, & I shall be happy to forward my cheque for any expenses that may arise in connection with the same.

Thanking you for your Kindness in this matter, & trusting I am not imposing on it.

I am Sir Yours Obediently Harold Clarke

Office of "Sydney Morning Herald"