Government House
13th Augt 1818
Sir,
	I have to acknowledge the receipt of your Letter dated the 11th Instant, the only Reply necessary to be made to which is, that I am satisfied with the Explanation therein afforded, relative to the Report which was in Circulation in Respect to the Intention of the Runaway Convicts to seize the Government Brig Elizabeth Henrietta having myself and Family on Board
I cannot forbear expressing my Astonishment that you should consider yourself insulted by Mr Secretary Campbell in addressing you his Letter dated the 3d Instant on the Subject of the Report herein adverted to, his so doing proceeded solely from motives of Humanity, and Solicitude for our Safety.
I am Sir
Your most obedient Servt
L. Macquarie
To Revd
Samuel Marsden
Prin[cipa]l Chaplain