Abbotsford &
Arden Streets
Hotham
Mr. J H Munday
England
My dear Sir
Your kind letter of the 20th January duly came to hand. Should have reply (illegible text) by the last outgoing mail, but was very poorly, I therefore hope you will excuse the delay – I note all you say in your letter & shall only be too happy to execute all you request.
Tombstone. I had none up at our grave by James request before he died. I have had one put up to be paid for out of the estate: also one was sent to Western Australia for Alice's grave.
Copy of Probate & Will is being prepared, all the photos & likenesses. I have forwarded the diamond ring with some baby linen to your brother in New Zealand as I happened to know his address: I have received an answer of their safe arrival. Your brother Nelson I had also written to & by the last incoming mail, I received his reply, wishing me to forward the watch & guard to him direct, informing me the way to send it, & he also wishes to have James revolver, which was the means of saving both James & his life when last they met in China – so shall put the watch in the case with the revolver: & send them next week: & if all goes well shall send the box to you with Copy of Will & Probate, & also the photo by the next out going mail. Shall send you a portion of the money by draft: I have had a great deal of trouble over the affair & the Insurance Coy put me to all the trouble they could, but have cleared up with them: I expect all will be completed
