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 which may fit liim for business. On no account suffer him to neglect arithmetic. Drawing is very well in its place—a very beautiful acquisition, but it must not become a mere childish passion, to the subversion of that which may make him a gentleman, an intelligent and useful member of society. Drawing will be of no use to him in the merchant's counting house, and I do not think Birmingham the place for his future existence. What is his age? Does he read much, and what kind of books? Give my love to him, and tell him to be a good fellow—to begin to be a man!

I have little more to say at present, and as little time. I am quite happy now in Australia, and I am sure this will add to your happiness. I have got together a good many books, with other comforts, since I have been here, among which are the following: 'Plutarch's Lives,' complete; Smith's 'Wealth of Nations,' complete; Dr. Lang's 'History of Australia;' 'Sturt's Expeditions into Australia; ' 'Hugh Blair's Lectures;' 'Poetical Works of James Montgomery,' complete in three vols.; 'Oliver Goldsmith's Works,' complete in four vols.; 'The Works of Shakespeare,' complete; 'The Spectator,' complete; 'Sir William Jones' Letters;' and