Bowen, Sir George Ferguson Government House, Brisbane, 2 September, 1864

Thanks for plants and Professor Hearn's book. Queensland will not follow the violent proceedings of Victoria with regard to transportation. Ignorance about Australia overseas. Both sides of Parliament have worked harmoniously together and passed excellent measures. His refusal to accept a petition couched in "unparliamentary" language, has had a salutary effect. (7 pages)