which the Victorian and South Australian parties may not be able to
explore, and one upon which my knowledge of the country will, I hope, be
of service to me.

With many thanks for the able assistance you have at all times given in
carrying out the views intended by this expedition, etc.,

I have the honour to be, Sir, with best wishes for your own health and
welfare,

Your obedient servant,

(Signed) W. LANDSBOROUGH,

Commander of the Victorian and Queensland Land Expedition.

Captain Norman of H.M.C.S. Victoria.

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(COPY.)

Depot, Albert River, December 20 1861.

Sir,

Mr. Walker's party having arrived here for supplies on the 7th instant,
and left again this day, to return to the Flinders River for the purpose
of following up the tracks they have found of Mr. Burke to wherever they
may be led by them, I deem it my duty to inform you that for the relief