| Duchess of Northumberland to Australia, 1835 (2090 words) |
 | I have directed the several payments required by these communications to be made to the commander of the Duchess of Northumberland, and into the military chest, from the colonial funds applicable to emigration. |
| It is said they were 'placed in the lumber-yard, at that time stated to be in very bad repair;' and it is added, 'that the provisions served out to them were of the worst description, and that no attention whatever was paid to their comforts.' |
| Both Captain Joblin and Dr. Eckford, the captain and surgeon of the Duchess of Northumberland, give her the highest character; and certainly the orderly behaviour of the young women on board and since they were landed is to be attributed greatly to the kindness and attention of Mrs. |
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