8 May 1882
My dear Elmslie
I have a letter to Charles Armstrong about you. His address is
“Victoria Mill”
???
Port Mackay
Queensland
Australia
I requested him to address me
Queensland National Bank. Brisbane.
care of G R Abbey Esq
Charley’s brother’s address in Melbourne is
No 11 Cyprus Terrace
Hotham St
East Melbourne
His name is George Alexander Armstrong. You will find a
cousin Armstrong N H at 38 North Pitt St I think I shall be
off tomorrow afternoon to Brisbane
Give me a cheer I am to old ??????
and to Surgeon and 2nd and third officer
Yours sincerely
John Alexander Bell
C T Elmslie Esq
ss Carthage
Sydney