Letter from Charles Swanston, Hobart Town, to George Mercer, Dryden, Edinburgh, 9 September 1843 Digital

Encloses plan of Gorthy [not included]. Mercer's son Henry has arrived. No response from son George despite Swanston urging him to exert himself and get in the debts due to the Derwent Co. Pecuniary distress throughout colonies. Swanston does not anticipate serious losses - Reserve fund will be sufficient. Absentee funds invested on Mortgage. Boiling down sheep.