The following is a copy of a private letter to John Morphett, Esq M.C., and published in the Adelaide Observer of the 9th November, 1844:-- "14th October, 1844.
"I left Lake Victoria, as I told you in a former letter, on the 18th of September, and again cut across the country to the Murray.

As we travelled along we saw numerous tracks of wild cattle leading from the marshes to the river, and we encamped at the junction of the river and a lagoon (one of the most beautiful spots you ever saw), just where these tracks were most numerous.

In the night therefore we were surrounded by lowing herds, coming to the green pastures of which we had taken possession.

In the morning I sent Messrs.

Poole and Brown, with Flood my stockman, and Mark to drive in some bullocks, as I was anxious to secure one or two workers.