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[on right] Bergalley by the Moorooya [sic] River August 22'd - 1832

To the Magistrates at Inverary

Gentlemen

I have to apollogize [sic] for the delay of John Little's appearance at court, by stating that a party of nefarious Blacks are hovering about the Cattle run, who have killed Cattle lately at all the adjoining stations, and but for the good understanding which I have invariably had with the friendly party belonging to this place, would doubtless have done mischief here - so that I am glad to detain the Stockman, who should otherwise have brought up the Cattle & have the honor to remain, Gentlemen

Yours Respectfully

[crossed out] (Francis) [signed] F. C. Hunt

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[written, on left, in middle fold of page, turned lengthwise]

To the Magistrates of Inverary

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