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Received from Mr Connolly the sum of ₤100.

Scope and contents Includes: (a). Letter from Michael Connolly, Launceston, to Charles Swanston, Hobart Town. Contents: Batman will be in Hobart Town; he intends sending by the next post a statement of accounts.(b). Letter from Michael Connolly, Launceston, to the Committee of Management of the Dutagalla Estate. Contents: Offering the barque 'Norval' of about 294 tons, to trade between George Town and Port Phillip, for the period required, at the rate of 20/- per register ton, per month, signed on...

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The Company wishes not to be concerned with the purchase of vessels to accompany the ships to Port Phillip. Connolly still awaiting the arrival of Batman at Launceston. He will call on the Association for a further ₤15 per share.

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Connolly has inspected the "Norval", and is expecting the arrival of the "Adelaide". There should be no delay with customs, as the vessels are carrying only stock and provisions.

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Batman and Fergusson are both in George Town, having come over on the '"Norval". Batman is said to look after, and provide yards for, the ship. The "Adelaide" has arrived in George Town, Swanston will be kept up to date on the progress of the "Goliath".

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The "Adelaide" has arrived in George Town. Connolly offers to go down and look after Swanston's interests. Batman and Fergusson have arranged their differences. Connolly offers to negotiate for Swanston if he sends his bill.

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An account sent for supplies for Port Phillip Company. Swanston asked to deposit, in favour of other investors, more money. Swanston informed of latest despatch of stores organized by Batman. Transactions have taken place in England, "which were rather unceremonious towards the proprietors here". A public meeting has been arranged on 18 [November?], for tem to air their views.

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Mr Cox has intention of selling 1500 sheep (approximately) is Swanston interested? Connolly happy to hear that the Hobart Town Bank has commenced business with Swanston.

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Despatch arrangements between Connolly and Swanston. Batman has sent 500 shepp to George Town for the "Adelaide"; Swanston's sheep to go over on the "Norval". Connolly is to endeavour to get 50 ewes for Swanston, also to go over on the "Norval". Offers to pay ₤296 for the first months charter.

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Swanston's sheep will be in town today. The "Norval" has arrived and is to proceed again to sea with Swanston's sheep. The Adelaide is expected to be in on time in order that Gellibrand and the others can go over on the 15 [January?].