and write on the wrappers of them 'newspaper only.' Send me all the news you can. I have seen but one person since I have been in this colony, whom I had any knowledge of in England; that was , who was transported about two years ago, from Moseley-street. I saw him once—met him in Sydney—he was then staying in the hands of Government at the new prison at Woolloomooloo. For the encouragement of any at home who think of emigrating, I ought to add that I have not seen one single individual who came out with me in the Strathfieldsaye but most heartily wishes himself back at home. Mr. Isaac Aaron, who lived in Deritend, is practising in this colony as a surgeon, at Raymond Terrace, on the River Hunter.
With my heart's prayers for you all,
I remain,
H. PARKES.
P.S.—Wages in Sydney at the present time are about as follow—good workmen:—
| £ | s. | d. | £ | s. | d. | |||
| Smiths | 2 | 0 | 0 | to | 2 | 10 | 0 | per week. |
| Engineers | 2 | 2 | 0 | „ | 3 | 0 | 0 | „ |
| Carpenters | 2 | 0 | 0 | „ | 2 | 10 | 0 | „ |
| Masons | 2 | 0 | 0 | „ | 2 | 8 | 0 | „ |
| Compositors | 2 | 10 | 0 | „ | 3 | 0 | 0 | „ |
