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On the receipt of the intelligence of Mr. Barter's dismissal from the Colonial Chaplaincy great sympathy was felt for his wife and children, the whole family being reduced by the determination of the Government to a state of great destitution and distress. A handsome subscription was raised for them in the Colony - all their debts were paid - and a sum, I believe of £120, was provided for them to defray their passage to Australia, which Mr. Barter had selected as his future domicile. £120 was placed at Mr. Barter's disposal to enable them to exist until Mr. Barter might find some employment.
In this state of things, I have taken no steps to give effect to Lord John Russell's instruction. Mr. Barter's address, I understand to be - care of Messrs Griffiths & Fanning, Melbourne. And should the grant be still placed at his disposal, perhaps you have the goodness to communicate the intentions of the Government through the Governor of Victoria.
I have the honour to be,
With the highest respect,
Sir,
Your Most obedient Servant,
W. H. Brunton