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 cabin passenger, and some men whom he has engaged in the steerage. There is also a Mr. Badham, from Birmingham. And there are many farm labourers from Sussex in the steerage—a very rude set. There are some Irishmen and some Scotchmen. Some of the steerage passengers, I believe, are going to leave us at Plymouth, among them a young foppish Jew from London, heartily tired of the journey already. Clarinda is rather better, perhaps, than when we left London. Our love to all. Hope all are well. If you write, do so immediately. Do try to send us two or three little things to take with us. I do think I shall die on sea biscuit and salt beef before I get to Sydney.

Your affectionate brother, H. PARKES.