Dated Parramatta New South Wales July 12th, on Shore Board the Surry Capt: Raine ----------- 1819 Revd. Sir it is with greate pleasure that I write these few lines to inform you of our safte arrival at new south wales after a five months Passage from England. Dear Sir the lord have been pleased to lay his afflicted hand on my wife she have suffered a deel of sickness the greatest part of the voiage but the Lord have inabled her to posess her soul in portions and believe that all things shall work together for our good Dear Sir I have to tell you that I hope by the time this reach you our mamily will be increased. Sir I have inclosed in this: a coppey of my imployment every day from the time we first sailed: till we landed at New South Wales. Dear Sir I hope you will be so kind as to send this Passell to Windham as soon as you can, remember us to all our friends at the Missionary house. Dear Sir we are all at this time brittey well bless the lord for it. It is trusting on his Promises that I have fown grate comfort and I hope will be the comfort and support of my soul to the end of the world. Pray for us. __________ I remain you humble Servent Jas Kemp