August

Augt. 2.
Friday. In this day's General Orders, I have the happiness to find myself appointed to act as Major of Brigade to His Majesty's Troops on the coast of Malabar, in room of Major Auchmuty, untill [sic] the Commander–in–chief's pleasure is known: – I cannot express the joy and satisfaction I felt in being informed by Major Auchmuty of my succeeding to this appointment; – I feel myself most gratefully obliged to Sir Robert Abercromby for it, and shall ever remain very gratefully attached to him for this and other obligations he has laid me under; – but, I feel a most pleasing satisfaction from this appointment above all other considerations, as it affords me now the privilege of disclosing my attachment to my dearest Miss J. – which I did not feel myself warranted or authorised to do before; both on account of my very circumscribed income, as well as my promise to Mr. Morley; but, I am now resolved on making her acquainted with my sentiments without loss of time. —

I supped this evening at Mr. Morley's but had not an opportunity of saying any thing to Miss J. respecting my attachment for her; therefore, I have come to a resolution to write her on the subject tomorrow.

Augt. 3.
Saturday. This day five years I arrived in India, and thanks be to God, I have no reason to complain of my success and prosperity since; and I look up with humble and pious gratitude to a good Providence, who has so wonderfully conducted me through the difficulties of my Youth, to a Station of credit and respect, such as I am now in —

I got up very early this morning and wrote a letter to the object of my sincere love and affections; of which letter, I have kept a copy – and mean to send the original to Miss J. this forenoon. — God grant it may prove successful! —

At Ten O'Clock this morning I did myself the honor of waiting on Major General Sir Robert Abercromby to thank him for my late appointment; – he received me very kindly – assured me that I should be confirmed in it, – that he had a great desire to serve me and to befriend me: – he conversed in a most friendly manner to me, about different things, – and told me, that notwithstanding he had many applications made to him for the Post of Major of Brigade, that he preferred me to them all; – he also spoke to me respecting my friend General Maclean's recommendation of his Grand-Nephew Archd. Maclaine for a Commission – said he would put him on his list, and desired I would give him a Memorandum of his Name, age &c., as he meant to give him a Commission as soon as those before him on his List were provided for. — I must not here omit to express my sense of gratitude and obligation to my worthy and much esteem'd friend Captain John Abercromby, to whose sincere friendship and good offices I am indebted for the Post of Major of Brigade; – my friend Capt. Hall (Aid–de–Camp) has also taken a warm interest, with Sir Robert in my behalf; and it was through him I was informed that had Sir Robert remained as Governor of Bombay, he had resolved to make me his Aid–de–Camp in room of his Nephew Capt. Abercromby.

As soon as I returned from Head Quarters, which was about Eleven–O'Clock, I dispatched my letter to Miss Jarvis by my Servant Bappoo with strict orders to deliver it into her own hand; which he did, but got no answer only to make compliments. — I was oblig'd to go out on business to the Governor's – in my absence Mr. Morley called at my House and when I came home I found a note from him appointing nine OClock next morning for an interview at my House to talk to me on the Subject of my letter to Miss Jarvis – I answered his Note and promised to be at home.

I dined today wh. Mr. Odonnell the Depy. Auditor General; – and had the honor of meeting Sir Robert Abercromby, his Suite, and a very genteel agreeable Party: – we sat till seven OClock when we broke up – and I went with Lt. Wilson to sup at Mr. Wm. Simson's where I spent as pleasant an evening as the state of my mind at present would admit of; for my anxiety between fear and hope is greater than I can well describe. —

Augt. 4.
Mr. Morley agreeable to his appointment called on me at Nine O'Clock – after the usual salutations and enquiries were over, he told me he had seen my letter to Miss Jarvis and that she wished to take a little time to consider of my proposal before she would give a decisive answer; He then talked of my circumstances and prospects, advising me to consider seriously of what I seem'd so desirous of entering on, repeating his former arguments on that subject, and explaining how expensive it must prove to maintain a wife and Family in a genteel way in this Country, and that if I had not a sufficient fortune I ought not to think of involving his Sister in law in difficulties; – he spoke of Miss Jarvis's fortune which he said as not more than Six or Seven Thousand Pounds Sterling, and that it must of course be settled on herself in case of our being united. — I replied that I never thought of Miss Jarvis's fortune, that I was not guided or influenced by sordid or mercenary motives of that sort – that my attachment to her proceeded alone from real love and admiration for herself and the pleasing manners and qualifications she was endowed with; – that if I was so happy as to enjoy her good opinion and that she could place her affections on me, I now felt myself in a situation with regard to circumstances, to maintain her in a genteel moderate way without touching her private fortune, which I did not conceive I had any right to meddle with or use; – that as far as it rested with me, that her private fortune should be not only settled on herself but that it should also run on accumulating without my even touching the interest unless she herself desired it; and that I would farther, in addition to her own, settle One Thousand Pounds Sterling more on her; which, was all I had to bestow; but, whenever fortune threw more in my way, or enable me to do so, that I would add more in to it, to convince her and her Friends how dear she was to me and how sincerely and warmly I am attached to her: – I then presented Mr. Morley with a Card on which I had noted down my different allowances per month as Capt. Lt., Paymr. & Major of Brigade to the King's Troops – and adding as I gave it into his hand, that that card would shew him my real monthly income which was only Six Hundred and three Rupees – and that it was not my intention to impose or deceive but on the contrary to give as candid and explicit an account of my present circumstances and future prospects as possible. — Mr. Morley in return; thanked me for my ingenious and honorable conduct which he said he was much pleased with and that he would consult with Mrs. Morley on the Subject and then state it to Miss Jarvis; — he concluded with paying a number of compliments, saying that he should be exceedingly happy to see us united, but that it was a duty incumbent upon him to do all in his power to prevent his sister from connecting herself but with one who could support her in a genteel comfortable Style – however, that he should now after explaining the state of my circumstances to her, leave it entirely to herself how to act; — he then took his leave and promised I should hear from him in two or three days. — In about an hour after he left me, I received a Note from him saying, he would call on me immediately if I was at home; – I returned for answer, I was at home and should be happy to see me. — He came in about half an hour afterwards, and was pleased to announce to me the most delightful, acceptable and pleasing intelligence that I ever yet was made happy with – vizt. – that he had talked to Miss Jarvis and that she was resolved to accept of my offers, to which he added, that she had declared that she preferred me to all other men in the world. — What heavenly news this! Oh delightful glorious and Generous Girl! — It was not in my power to express to Mr. Morley my unfeigned joy on this happy occasion – all I could say was to thank him and that I felt much more than I could say – but to assure Miss Jarvis that I thought myself most highly honoured in possessing her good opinion, and that I felt myself now the happiest man on earth. — After some friendly and interesting conversation on the subject with Mr. Morley, he invited me to call on them at Seven OClock at night when they would be alone, and he then took leave, leaving me in a state of mind easier conceived than described –, and very different from that he left me in when he paid me his first visit on this subject on Tuesday the 16th. of last month – I was then as much overwhelmed with sorrow as I am now with real joy. — I went out soon afterwards to call on my Friend Anderson to whom I communicated the delightful news, for I was so overjoyed that I could not contain it, at least not from him, who I know to be my real and sincere Friend, and who heartily participated in my good fortune and happiness on this occasion. —

I Dined today with Major Oakes en famille, there only being himself Mrs. Oakes, Capt. Romney and me at Dinner. — They went out to ride in the Evening — I took a short walk on the Esplanade and then went to Mr. Morley's – where I was most kindly received by himself – and soon after the Ladies made their appearance and I had some pleasing and interesting conversation with the delight of my heart and soul – but some Strangers coming oblig'd us to break off our discourse abruptly – tho' I never felt myself in the whole course of my life happier than at this delightful interview, I believe it was fortunate that we were interrupted – for, I was so agitated and overcome with joy, that I did not well know what I said to Miss Jarvis – I must have spoken very incoherently indeed – for I never felt myself so much discomposed — Major and Mrs. Oakes having called in at Mr. Morley's, they were asked to stay Supper, which I was very glad of, as I was engaged to them, but they accepted the invitation and we all stayed and spent the happiest Evening of my life in company with my beloved and dearest of women; – I did not sit next her or offer to hand her to Table for fear of its being taken notice of, but I took an opportunity of asking her permission to wait on her next morning which she declined, saying, she would rather see me in the Evening in which, I most readily acquiesced. —

Mrs. Morley was very kind and very attentive – She is a charming Woman. —

Augt. 5.
Monday. It is five years this day since I disembarked along with Colonel Balfour &c. &c. from on board the Dublin at Bombay; on reflection, and looking back how I have spent my time since then, I am convinced I have spent the greater part of it very improfitably [sic] and idly — and after serious consideration and minutely weighing my present situation and pursuits, I am thoroughly convinced I ought to alter my line of conduct, and live henceforth more regularly temperately and rationally than I have hitherto done; being fully persuaded that it is absolutely necessary as well for the preservation of my life and Health, as for my future happiness through life; and I am also sensible, that I have not attended to my own improvement, by reading and study, near so much as I ought to have done:–therefore, I have this day very seriously resolved and determined, to divide my time and live in the following manner
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First. Whether I am late out over night or not, I am always to rise and get up at sun–rise; or at farthest at Six O'Clock; and if not, for any Duty or obliged to attend Parades, I am to employ the morning from six till seven O'Clock, in Exercise of walking or riding; – to read from Seven till Eight O'Clock; and Breakfast precisely at Eight OClock. —

Secondly.–If I have any Duty or business to transact, either as Major of Brigade or Paymaster of the Regiment, or Capt. of the Company I command, the hours between Nine and Twelve OClock, always to be devoted entirely to such Duties or occupations as my Offices may require.

Thirdly.–The time from Twelve to Two OClock, to be always employed in improving my mind by serious reading and study;–a part of this time is always to be devoted to reading such Military Books, as may tend to teach me my profession and instruct me in a further knowledge of it.

Fourthly. I am always to dress at Two OClock or at Half past Two OClock at farthest. —

Fifthly. When I dine abroad, I am never to drink more than equal to One Bottle of wine – that is to say, Twelve Glasses; three of those only to be Madeira, and the rest Hock or Claret; – to avoid drinking Malt Liquor as much as possible, but on no account to drink any at night, nor never to exceed one Lumba of strong beer even at Dinner.

Sixthly. While in Bombay to make it a rule, in order to keep up my acquaintance to visit the Families I am acquainted with in Bombay, each once in the fortnight; – for this purpose, the Evenings of Mondays and Fridays, are to be set apart for visiting those Families that I am only slightly acquainted in; and to visit those I am more intimate in, on the other nights of the week or as it may suit my conveniency; but, to eat Suppers as seldom as possible, and then, never exceed two Glasses of Wine.

Seventhly. When I spend the Evenings at home, to amuse myself with Music, or light reading untill [sic] Bed–time; and if possible, always to go to Bed before Eleven OClock. — There may be exceptions now and then to the foregoing Rules or Distribution of time, but care must be taken to make as few deviations as possible from them: — this I am resolved and determine to adhere strictly to, in testimony whereof I subscribe my Name on this the fifth day of August,1793 .

L. Macquarie.

N.B. Punctuality with regard to time and appointments, to be particularly attended to, as well as the foregoing rules from this day henceforth.

Augt. 6.
Tuesday. — I this day received charge of my new office of Major of Brigade of His Majesty's Troops on the coast of Malabar; Major Auchmuty having given over to me all the Books and Papers belonging to the office as well as the instructions necessary in conducting it; — Major Auchmuty also carried me to Colonel Howson, to be presented to him, as the command of all the Troops devolves to him as Senior Officer on the departure of Sir Robert Abercromby. —

I dined today at Mr. Morley's and spent a happy day in company of my beloved Jane; – she looked charming and elegant as she always does; – I was invited to dine next day.

Augt. 7.
I went to Head Quarters, and accompanied Sir Robert Abercromby and his Suite along with a number of other Gentlemen to the Dock–Pier Head, from whence , Sir Robert embark'd on board the Swallow Packet, a little after Eleven O'Clock, and sailed immediately. — He appeared much affected when he was going into the Boat — He was pleased to shake me cordially by the hand when he was descending the Stairs; – my good friend Capt. Hall and Major Auchmuty were also much affected at parting with their friends — I promised to correspond with both of them; I gave a letter to Capt. Hall to be forwarded from Anjengo to Capt. Geo. Mackenzie of the 75th. Regiment; – I confess I left sensibly concerned at parting with Sir Robert to whom I have so many obligations. —

I went to look at some Houses to let to see if they would answer to accommodate my love – not approving of them much, I called at Mr. Morley's, to request of him to have the goodness to accompany me to see them and give me his opinion of them; – which, as soon as I had had the pleasure and happiness of paying my respects to the Ladies, he obligingly did, but did not much approve of either of those I carried him to look at; – he advised me to have a little patience to see what could be done.

I went to Mr. Morley's at half past two O'Clock and had the honor and happiness of dining with my charmer en famille – but this was little, comparatively, to the felicity that waited me in the evening – for Mrs. Morley had the goodness to invite me to ride out with them in the Carriage – when the Carriage was ordered, I was most agreeably surprised to find that Mrs. Morley was to ride with Mr. Morley in the Buggy – and that I was to accompany my beloved Jane and little Charles Morley in the Chariot — Oh! what felicity — I actually thought for some minutes I was in a dream! — blessed adorable Girl! — We had a delightful interesting conversation, untill [sic] we reached the Buffaloe [sic] Tank where we came out and walked with Mr. and Mrs. Morley for some little time – we were joined here by Mr. Stevenson an elderly Gentleman, one of the Visitors at Mr. Morley's House, and a great admirer of Miss Jarvis's – he appeared much discomforted and displeas'd, to judge from his Gorgon looks, to see me so happy! — It having come on rain we were obliged to go into the Carriages – Mrs. Morley accompanied her Sister and me, and Mr. Morley took a seat in old Stevenson's fine new chariot.

We had some very pleasing discourse going home – and concluded the Evening as happily as possible, a number of Visitors having come in to Supper, which obliged us to be a little on the reserve: – however, I believe it is now in vain to conceal our intended Union any longer – for, in Bombay a Gentleman and a lady in a Carriage together, marries them immediately. — Mrs. Morley spoke to Mr. Thistleton about a House that he has taken for himself, as soon as Mr. Geo. Simson quits it, and requested the favor of Mr. T. to give it up to my lovely Jane and me, as it was impossible for us to get any other good one at present; – Mr. Thistleton, to my great joy, obligingly and in the handsomest manner granted Mrs. Morley's request, – he, afterwards, came up to me to wish me joy and repeated what he told Mrs. Morley. — I consider myself under the greatest obligation to Mr. Thistleton for this instance of his friendly generous good will towards us both: – it is the more generous in him and consequently, the more surprising to me, as he is one of Miss Jarvis's lovers and great admirers. — I told Miss J. before I took leave of this happy piece of news – and now I wish to God Mr. Simson was removed to his new House. —

Augt. 8.
Thursday. I dined today at Mr. Haliday's [sic] in the Country and had the happiness of meeting with my charmer there, and consequently passing a very pleasant day. — I removed today from my old House near the Ramparts, to the House lately occupied by Major of Brigade Auchmuty belonging to Mrs. Nesbitt, and for which I am to pay Eighty Rupees per month. —

Augt. 9.
Friday. I dined today at Mr. Seton's in the Country – my loveliest dear Miss J. was there also – Miss Straton [sic] and her were the only Ladies at Dinner; – Mrs. Morley and Mrs. Halliday came in the Evg. But the former was oblig'd to go home indisposed before Supper. —

Augt. 10.
I call regularly every morning now at Mr. Morley's to see and converse with my dearest of women, – Oh! what happiness awaits me! – What a fortunate fellow I am! to have as flattering and pleasing a prospect of being soon united to so much real worth and excellence. — While I was at Mr. Morley's today Mr. Halliday called there, and in consequence of a conversation that passed between him and me at Mr. Seton's on the preceding day, he was so good as to inform me that he had spoken to Mr. De Souza about his house in the country called the Grove; which he Mr. De Souza would most gladly give up immediately to accommodate Miss J. and myself if we chose to accept of it untill [sic] the 1st. of Octr. next – however, before this friendly communication of Mr. Halliday's we had determined to wait untill [sic] Mr. Geo. Simson's House was empty, consequently declined accepting Mr. De Souza's offer made us thro' our friend Mr. Halliday; – this Evening anchored in the Harbour the Exeter Indiaman commanded by Capt. Lestock Wilson; she left England on the 5th. April and brings no Passengers. —

Augt. 11.
Sunday. I had the happiness of accompanying Mrs. Morley and my dearest to church, after which I went a visiting with them. —

I received today two letters that came by the Exeter – one from my worthy friend Genl. Maclean; and the other from Colonel Marsh; – both these letters inform me that my Brother Charles does not come out untill [sic] next year – his friends having applied and obtained for him twelve month's leave of absence – this I am very sorry for as it may interfere with his promotion in this Country, being now the second eldest Ensign in the Regiment. —

I dined at Mr. Morley's en famille and in the afternoon was honored with a delightful ride in the chariot with my dearest love: – we went to see Mr. G. Simson's and Mr. Cassan's new Houses in the Country, and were joined there by Colonel Balfour and Major & Mrs. Woodington — I supped at Mr. Morley's but came away early, my charmer having a severe Headache, and Mrs. Morley being also indisposed. —

Augt. 12.
Monday. The Troops were all drawn out this morning at Eight OClock on the Esplanade agreeable to Genl. Orders, under the command of Colonel Balfour, to carry the sentence of the last Genl. Court Martial into execution on John Stevens Private Soldier in the 77th. Regt tried for Desertion and sentenced to be shot. — Major Oakes the Depy. Adjt. Genl. whose duty it was to attend in his official capacity on this solemn occasion, being prevented by sickness, I was obliged, as Major of Brigade to His Majesty's Troops, to officiate on this awful and solemn occasion; – a most unpleasant beginning on my entering into this office – this being the first public Duty that I have had occasion to do since my appointment. —

As soon as I came home from the Execution I wrote a Note to my lovely Dear, to enquire how her Head–ach [sic] was – I also sent her Mr. Boswell's Journal to the Hebrides to read; – in return, I was made happy by a tender note – but this happiness was greatly damped by the information it contained of her having had a bad nights rest and her Head–ach [sic] still continuing. — I dined at Mr. Morley's with a large company, but my love was so much indisposed with her Head–ach [sic] that she did not come out to dinner – this was no small disappointment to poor me – the Company were pleasant enough – but I only thought of her dear image – and often wished in my own mind that I had the Head–ach [sic] and that she was free from it — I was made amends in a supreme degree, by my love's making her appearance in the Evening a little recovered of her Head–ach [sic] but not quite: – but her countenance, nevertheless, beamed benignity and love – and her manners and conversation were as usual, pleasing charming and interesting. — Mrs. Crokatt, Mrs. Roberts, Mrs. W. Simson and Miss Stratton were the Ladies at Supper; – Col. Jones attended on his intended Miss Stratton at Supper; – I had the felicity of attending my dearest Miss J. – the Evening was agreeably spent, and the company were all very merry and cheerful.

Augt. 13.
I supped at Mr. Morley's after paying some visits to the Ladies.

Lieut. Colonel Jones having been married this Evening to Miss Stratton, some of the Wedding Cake was sent to my dearest love, of which we all partook. — I wish to God we were united and this ceremony was over! – for, it is most painful to wait long, when a man has so much bliss in view but cannot attain it for a certain time. —

Augt. 14.
Wednesday. Having promised and agreed to correspond with Major Auchmuty and Captain Hall, I this day wrote both of them by Post; and requested their attention and protection to (my young Brother in law to be) Ensign George Ralph Paine [sic] Jarvis of His Majesty's 36th. Regt lately arrived from England; his Sisters and Mr. Morley being desirous that he should join the Army now before Pondicherry, as soon as possible, I have requested of Major Auchmuty to use his interest and influence with Sir Robt. Abercromby and Capt. Wright who commands the 36th. Regt, to obtain leave for Ensn Jarvis to join the Army without delay; I enclosed a letter from my dearest to her Brother, under cover to Major Auchmuty. —

I spent a great part of the forenoon of this day with my charmer and the all accomplished amiable Mrs. Morley. — I received some commissions from them to be executed by my friend Lt. Wilson at Surat when he goes there. — I received a present of a very neat handsome Steel Cork Screw from Mrs. Morley which I shall keep forever for her sake. — I have hitherto omitted to mention that my loveliest and dearest Jane, made me some days ago, a present of her own Dress Watch, Seals &c., which she received from her Mother, and which she insisted I should wear for her sake: – it is a very elegant watch and goes on a Diamond. — I also was allowed by my Angel to cut off a Lock of her Hair to wear about my Neck as a chain. — What a happy fellow I am!

Augt. 15.
I took the liberty of asking Mrs. Morley, and my loveliest Dear, Miss Jarvis, some days before this, to sup and spend the Evening at my House, to which they were kindly pleased to consent and came accordingly.

I invited the following Friends to meet them – vizt. – Mrs. Stirling, Major Stirling, Colonel Balfour, Doctor Anderson, Mr. Thistleton, Mr. Tasker, Mr. Stevenson, Mr. Paddock, Colonel Nicholson and Captain Romney. — Mr. Morley and his two sons John and James, made up the rest of our Party; – Mrs. Stirling being indisposed was not able to come to Supper. — We played cards and spent the Evening cheerfully and agreeably; – I shewed my beloved my little Stock of Plate, Furniture &c. &c. of which I gave her a List. —

Augt. 16.
I dined today at Colonel Balfour's, and in the Evening had the happiness to accompany Mrs. Morley and my beloved intended, to a Ball and Supper at Mr. Morris's – where we found a large company assembled on the occasion of the christening Mr. Morris's Daughter and also his own Birth–Day. — I danced two Dances with my Darling, and two more with Mrs. Shaw. —

Augt. 17.
I gave Mr. Wilkinson the List of Commissions from Surat order'd by Mrs. Morley and Miss Jarvis, which he has politely promised to execute for me, and send me them down as soon as possible; – Mr. W. sailed for Surat in the Evening of this day. — I dined at Mr. Morley's with the Ladies en famille– Mr. M. dined abroad – I had the pleasure of accompanying the Ladies in the Evening to visit Mr. Forbes who is very ill – we saw him and sat some time with him. —

I subscribed to Mr. Hall's News–paper called the Bombay Courier, and received the first Paper on this day. —

Augt. 20.
Tuesday. I rode out to Parell with my Darling in company with Mr. & Mrs. Shaw & Doctor Anderson; – we were overtaken by a very heavy shower and got completely wet, but thank God no bad consequences followed; Mrs. Morley went out in the carriage Mrs. Oakes, Capt. Romney, and Colonel Balfour were also of our Party at Parell but they went in their Carriages thither – we went on Horse–back and wo'd have had a pleasant ride but for the rain – we called at Mr. Halliday's where we drank Tea.

Augt. 21.
The Launch of Mr. Tasker's Ship took place – she was called the Upton-Castle; – I went with Mrs. Morley and Miss J. to the Europe Shops, and afterwards to see the Launch, but we were rather late, the Ship having gone off sooner than was expected. — Mr. Tasker gave an elegant Dinner to a Party of Gentlemen on the above occasion, of which I was one. — in the Evening I had the pleasure of accompanying Mrs. Morley, Miss J. Mrs. Woodington, & Mrs. Shaw, to visit the late married Couple Colonel and Mrs. Jones at their House in the Country; – I went in the carriage with Mrs. Woodington. —

Augt. 22.
Mr. Reeves the Depy. Mily. Paymr. General, having politely offered the loan of a riding Horse to my beloved Miss J. and she having accepted of it untill [sic] she can get one of her own, I took charge of him this day and placed him in Colonel Nicholson's Stables, he having been pleased to offer the use of it some time before. —

Augt. 25.
I dined at Mr. Morley's – and rode out with the ladies in the Evening – they went in the Chariot and I rode Mr. Reeve's Horse for the first time. —

Augt. 26.
I dined at Mr. Morley's with a large company. —

Augt. 28.
I rode out on Horse–back with my lovely Miss J. – She first rode Mr. Reeves's Horse, but finding him a little troublesome she changed him for Docr. Anderson's Mare which I had. — We had a pleasant ride on the Parell Road. — I wrote of this date Per Post, to Major Hart 75th. Regt the Deputy Paymr. Genl. to His Majesty's Forces on the coast of Coramandel, to introduce to his acquaintance and recommend to his countenance and support, (the Brother of my beloved ) Ensign Geo. Ralph Payne Jarvis of the 36th. Regt who is lately arrived at Madras from England; and I have entreated as a very particular favor of Major Hart, to shew him every attention in his power. —

Augt. 31.
I wrote a letter in Duplicate of this date to my Good Friend General Maclean, to be sent overland enclosed in the Honble. Company's Dispatch; I have kept a copy of this letter. —

I received the keys of my new House (lately occupied by George Simson Esqr.) near the Ramparts, into which I am to remove as soon as it is fitted up for the accommodation of my beloved. — This is an excellent House and situated in a clean airy undisturbed part of the Town. — We only get the loan of it for a few months untill [sic] we can accommodate ourselves elsewhere; – Mr. Thistleton the Superintendent of the Marine, having in a most generous and obliging manner, given over to us his right to it untill [sic] we are provided with another. — The Rent of it is one hundred and fifty Rupees per month. —

Source
Macquarie, Lachlan. Journal No. 2: 26 March 1792 – 28 December 1794.
Original held in the Mitchell Library, Sydney.
ML Ref: A768 pp. 66 –115 [Microfilm Reel CY299 Frames #228–252].