Rosebery, Archibald Philip Primrose, 5th Earl, Government House, Melbourne, to Marion Clarke, 8 January, 1884

Appreciation of His Natural Life. During his visit to Melbourne and Tasmania, has examined the blue books on which the work is based, and made formal inquiries on the subject, and found that the incidents are not exaggerated. Is surprised that Clarke's work is not more appreciated in Australia. He himself, has made it widely known in England. Is subscribing for 20 copies of the memorial volume. Asks for a book from Clarke's library with his autograph. (7 pages)