Eastlake, Sir Charles Lock, 25 August, 1865

Addressed, Carlton Gardens, Melbourne. Sending him some more books on the discoveries of the explorers in Australia.

Trustees grateful for Eastlake's help in choosing pictures.

Hopes to have more money from the government for more paintings, but problems with the new constitution have preoccupied the government.

Hopes to be able to send the grant for 1865 and 1866 at the end of this year. (2 pages. Draft)