Iron Pot Lighthouse,
South Arm, Tasmania,
March 16th 1875
My dear Mother,

I received your welcome letter, and must say that Bessie is a capital amanuensis also the papers one containing an account of George’s ordination which I was glad to see. I thank you very much for the pills, I tried 2 and believe they did me good. I thank you also for the cards which are very pretty. I have written to George and sent him a photograph of the group the only one I had, but will get more by and by. I am sorry the paper miscarried but shall not forget your suggestion. I sent one to Uncle Edward but I think it was directed on the paper. I am sorry to hear that you were laid up but hope that before this you are much better. We have had the architects down here and are to have the buildings thoroughly repaired and necessary improvements made so that we shall be more comfortable by and by. I am glad that you received the photographs safe and will get baby’s likeness taken next time and that Walter received his also, but I do not to expect to go up to town for six months as it does not pay to go so often.

I hope that Sam will be equally sucessful in his studies and that soon he will be able to pocket his fees. We are all well at present and Mrs Upton is coming down soon, as we will have about four workmen to provide for during the time this place will be under repair. Mr Babington and Luke were here last week. I have not much news to send you at present. Chris desires to be affect remembered to you and Annie, Will and George send their love. Remember me to Joe and Miss Lascelles and believe me your affect son,

J.C. Parkinson

Love to all.

(same letter)
April 13th
Dear Mother, 

I was unfortunately prevented posting this last month as the weather was stormy so I send it now altho by a delay of the mail I shall not receive your letter in time to answer it. I have received an offer of another L. house but have declined as Mr B holds out hope of something better in town. We have Chris’s sister’s husband here now as assistant so that shall will be pleasant. Hoping that I will hear of your welfare soon,

I remain,

your affect,

J.C. Parkinson