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

[Source: Adelaide Archdiocesan Archives copy]

Colonial Secretary's Office

5 May 1827

Reverend Sir,

I am directed by the Governor to request that you will state for His Excellency's information to whom the Buildings belong which are attached to the Roman Catholic Chapel and by what funds those buildings are now repairing.

I have the honor to be

Rev Sir,

Your most obedient Servant

Alex. McLeay

[The letter carries what is obviously the file number of relevant correspondence: 27/3720 Ed.]