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Nerre Nerre Warren
June 5th, 1847

Sir
I have the honor to report the
return to Head Quarters of the two
troopers named in the margin from
the Port Fairy District. I also beg to
forward a letter from Mr. Rutledge, who
on the part of the Belfast Bench of
Magistrates appear to have been well
satisfied with the conduct of the
men.-

I have the honor to be
Sir,
Your Honor’s most obedient Servant
H E Pultney Dana

His Honor
C J La Trobe Esqr
Melbourne

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No 47/1040
7th June 1847.
The Sdt of Nate Police
Repts ye return
to Hd Qrs of 2 Trooprs who hd bn
detachd to ye Port Fairy Dst

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Sou Wester
Port Fairy Jack

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Belfast, 25th. May 1847

Dear Sir
The Two Black Policemen
of your Corps Sou Wester & Portfairy Jack
are starting today for Melbourne after rendering
important service by the Capture of two blacks
at Browns Station near Eumeralla who had
Committed some depredations last year, and who
have been accordingly Committed to take their Trial
at Melbourne, they are taking with them two
other Black men, Called good morning Bill, and
Billy, as recruits, and who I hope may prove
themselves as useful as, their elder bretheren
from here, - The Bench of Magistrates have paid
to Sou Wester, & Jack the sum of Four pounds
to defray the expence of themselves and Horses
and therefore hope that you will Call on
His Honor The Superintt. to whom the
Bench