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William Wills' Last Notes


Handwritten note

May 30th 1861
We have been unable to leave the creek. Both camels are dead and our provisions are done. Mr. Burke and King are down on the lower part of the creek. I am about to return to them, when we shall all probably come up this way. We are trying to live the best way we can, like the Blacks, but find it hard work. Our clothes are going to pieces fast. Send provisions as soon as possible.

William J. Wills
The Depot Party leaving contrary to instructions has put us in this fix
Handwritten note

PS: I have deposited some of my journals here for fear of accidents WJW

 

 

 
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