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 brother in New Zealand as I happened to know his address: I have received an answer of their safe. Your brother Nelson I had also written to & by the last incoming mail, I received his reply, wishing me to forward the watch & guard to him direct, informing me the way to send it, & he also wishes to have James revolver, which was the means of saving both James & his life when last they met in China – so shall put the watch in the case with the revolver: & send them next week: & if all goes well shall send the box to you with Copy of Will & Probate, & also the by the next out going mail. Shall send you a portion of the money by draft: I have had a great deal of trouble over the affair & the Insurance Coy put me to all the trouble they could, but have cleared up with them: I expect all will be completed Abbotsford &

Arden Streets

Hotham

Mr. J H Munday

England

My dear Sir

Your kind letter of the 20$th$ January duly came to hand. Should have reply by the last outgoing mail, but was very poorly, I therefore hope you will excuse the delay – I note all you say in your letter & shall only be too happy to execute all you.

I had none up at our grave by request before he died. I have had one put up to be paid for out of the estate: also one was sent to Western Australia for grave.

of &  is being prepared, all the  &. I have forwarded the diamond ring with some baby linen to your