Parramatta Augt 15th 1819
Dear & Revd Sir
	Just as I was closing my Letters for England I received an answer to mine to His Excellency under date of the 11th In[stan]t. I shall send you a Copy for your Information— If you compare my Letter with the Govrs Answer you will see how his Excellency stands affected towards his Secretary. From what I stated, the Govr cannot be ignorant of his Secretary’s Conduct, had he not been well acquainted with that before— As much as it is possible I will live in Peace— but I know there will be nothing but war— I think it a little hard, that the Govr will not allow me to retire from the Colony; or to have a little Quietness— I would be satisfied with either— Had I committed any Crime, there would then be a Cause— As yet none has been proved against me and I trust never will— All Power, and Influence the Enemy has upon his Side— [f] But hitherto he has not succeeded to his wish— I shall feel it to be my imperious duty to watch and pray, that I may be able to stand, and to do all to stand— It may be prudent to take no public notice of these Letters, unnecessarily, unless any thing is publickly [sic] said— Perhaps my Letter to the Govr may prevent that use from being made of Mr Campbells Letter, had I been silent. I shall leave the whole to your wisdom and Prudence— and remain
Dr Sir
Yours very sincerely
Saml Marsden
Revd
J. Pratt