August 23d (probably 1867)
160 Liverpool St,
Hobartown
My dear Mother,

I received your welcome letter and am sorry to hear about poor Sam’s illness but hope he will soon get over it. I sent him an order for £10 as I could not send for him as an emigrant but at the same time I did not hold out much inducement for him to come but perhaps it will be useful to him at present. I have told you that I am ashore now and have given up the sea. I fervently hope forever and am in business in a general way here. I think we shall be able to get on although times are dull. Christina is as well as can be expected and thrives but I believe she intends writing. I will be looking out for the Newhoff? next month. Miles mother had a letter from him and I hope to see him about Christmas. We are looking forward to his Royal Highness coming as it will cause a little stir here. This winter has been very mild and the trees are beginning to blossom already. I am glad that George is getting on so well and hope that he will persevere. I intend to do as you wish in regards to the name and if otherwise it shall be Ann Catherine as Chris’ Mother is called so. I send Sam the Illustrated Melbourne post and hope he shall receive it. Remember me to poor Sally Susy? Joe, Miss Lascelles, Brothers and Sisters, Aunt Ewart and believe ever me your affect son

James C. Parkinson