Mr. Fitzgerald arrived from Emu Plains just as we had Breakfasted -- but brought us no particular news. ---As soon as he had got his Breakfast, we set out on our Journey, leaving the necessary Instructions relative to our Baggage with Corporal Macquarie.

At 10 a.m. we reached Emu Plains, the Judge Advocate having driven me in my Tandam [sic].

We crossed the River soon afterwards to Sir Jno. Jamison's at Regent Ville, where he had a most comfortable Breakfast prepared for us. ---Our Horses and the Curricle, crossing the River lower down at the same time.---

The Day being extremely hot and oppressive, we were easily prevailed upon by Sir John to remain within Doors till the Evening, and to take an early Dinner with him -- which we accordingly did between 3 and 4 o'clock. ---At 1/4 before 5, we all took our leave of Sir John, and pursued our Journey; myself Travelling in my own Chariot with a Pair of Horses only, and the Judge advocate driving my Curricle, in Tandam [sic], with two Horses.---

I arrived at Parramatta at- 8 p.m.; drank Tea with Sir Thos. & Lady Brisbane, remained with them for an Hour & a quarter; and then borrowing a Pair of Leaders of Sir Thomas, I set out for Sydney, where I arrived at 1/4 before 11 at Night, and had the happiness to find my dearest Mrs. M. and our beloved Boy well in Health.---

L.M.

Memorandum !
Lt. Lawson has built a very fine large Barn at Bathurst -- of Brick, and shingled. ---

He has 150 acres of as fine Wheat now growing as I ever beheld in any Country; 15 acres of very fine looking Oats, and 3 acres of very good Flax, now in the ground -- and almost ripe for Cutting belonging to Government.---

The Macquarie wheat thrives well here, and upwards of 50 acres of it has been sown this year.

L.M.

25 December 1821 | Return to first entry