Letters have been received from H.M.S. Rattlesnake, dated Fitz Roy Island, June 28th. The Rattlesnake, Bramble, and Tam O'Shanter had a beautiful run from Sydney to Rockingham Bay, where Mr. Kennedy's party were landed, and the Tam O'Shanter proceeded on her voyage to Batavia. The survey was proceeding satisfactorily, the coast and reefs for one hundred and twenty miles having been triangulated. It was understood that both vessels were to arrive at Cape York next month, and there wait for stores to be sent from Sydney. All were well.

SG & SGTL Vol 5 ; page 210-1

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