Barry, Phoebe, February, 1861

Addressed, Carlton Gardens, Melbourne. Family news. References to Henry Moor, now living in England. Barry has been undergoing army training. Account of his recent travels in New Zealand. Maori wars, in which he had hoped to take some part. Description of Sydney and comparison of its growth with Melbourne's. Farewell to Sir William Denison and anniversary of the foundation of the Colony. His observations upon the population of Sydney - a change of character from the convict days. Sir Charles Nicholson's work for Sydney University. Comparison with that of Melbourne. Visit to Camden and description of the estate. (52 pages. Not in Barry's writing. Appears to have been re-written in an exercise book.)