Brian Condon: Letters and Documents in 19th Century Australian Catholic History

[Source: Adelaide Archdiocesan Archives copy. Marked 'No. 4']

Rev^d dear Sir,

I have found here your letter of the 4^th. and in reply have to request you will endeavour to get yourself in readiness as quickly as possible.

I believe there is a Vessel appointed to sail from Cork for New South Wales. You will easily learn the exact time of her sailing, and if you can do it without great inconvenience I would wish you to endeavour to be ready to sail with her. I have sent in your name to Earl Bathurst requesting a passage for you and am apprehensive you may be appointed to the Cork vessel on the idea that it will be more convenient to you. It is on this account alone I wish you to get yourself in every possible forwardness.

The moment I receive an answer from the Colonial Office I will transmit it to you with the instructions you request.

Do me the favor to present my respects to your very worthy Prelate and believe me with the sincerest wish to know and serve you, Dear Reverend Sir,

Your obedient Servant,

+E. Slater VA

[Note: The most extensive collection of transcriptions of Fr Therry's correspondence remains Eris O'Brien's The Foundation of Catholicism in Australia; life and letters of Archpriest John Joseph Therry, Sydney, Angus & Robertson, 1922]