24th July 1867
Hobartown
160 L.pool Street
My dear Mother

I received your last letter and its pretty enclosure to Chris and myself and hope that we shall profit by their sentiments. I answered Sam’s letter by telling him that if he could not or saw no prospect of getting a situation he might with your approval come out but I would not hold much inducement to him as things are very dull here. But not being able to send for him as an emigrant I enclose a £10 order so he can use his own discretion and if he comes I will do my best for him but I do not wish to encourage him to leave you if he could get any employment at home. We are now keeping a shop here and I trust we will be able to get on by and by only one cannot expect great things at first but I thank God that I am able to leave that nasty sea. I am glad you got the cake all right. I have payed Mile’s mother 3/ for sending the parcel to Fleetwood. If all goes well you may expect to be a Grandmother in about 4 months. Christina is as well as can be expected. I send you a view of H.town. We are living close to where you see a white church spire in the centre of one of the views.

I am glad that George is getting on so well. The we cot? was a little below the church to the right we have got a nice shop and we are very comfortable thank God. Chris does not write this time as I am sending the views but sends her love to all. Give my most affect love to my dear sisters and brothers. I am sorry to hear that Aunt R is so ill but it will be a happy change for her. With love to all I remain

Ever your affect

James C Parkinson

Love to all