Parramatta Feby 12th. 
1818—
My Dear Sir/
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			I have written a Letter to you by Dr Bromley of the Royal Navy; and have requested him to wait upon you with this open note when he may have a convenient opportunity— I wish you to have a little Conversation with him upon my Situation in this Colony. From existing Circumstances there is some doubt in my mind, whether I shall remain long in this Colony. My Situation is trying in the extreme. I have no Inducement to remain an Hour in this Settlement, excepting my wish to promote the Good of the Natives of the South Sea Islands; and for their Sakes, I would willingly make great Sacrifices— I should consider it one of the Happiest days of my Life, could I leave [f] the Colony and retire to New Zealand, under the present Government. Dr Bromley will explain to you more than I can write, as he is a Gentleman well acquainted with the Spirit of the times. I think it probable he may return. Should any Circumstances occur to require my leaving the Colony I shall endeavour to make every arrangement in my Power before my Departure for carrying on the Settlement at New Zealand— The work there will go on well I have no doubt in my own mind— I am anxious to visit them again— and have been strongly tempted to leave the Colony from the difficulties of my Situation, without giving any notice, and taking up my Residence amongst them till times change— and I sometimes think I have Scripture Warrant for this. “When ye are persecuted in one City, flee [f] ye to another.” Time may bring Relief—
I remain
      Dear Sir
      Yours affectionately
      Samuel Marsden
Revd J. Pratt
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