An important letter from the great Governor of New South Wales, discussing his recent visit to Hobart, and his examination of the merchant Robert Campbell's claims to a piece of land originally leased to Lieutenant George Johnston of the Marines, and now claimed by Campbell as his creditor. Campbell was one of the most important figures in the early days of the colony as a successful merchant and retailer, at one time with substantial wealth. "Convivial and charming, with the flair of a bon viveur, Campbell displayed a sentimental and romantic temperament. Horse-racing was an abiding passion, and he was one of the first in the colony to participate in this sport, contriving even in his lean years to support good horseflesh. His stables in Bligh Street were well known to his contemporaries and for some years housed the famous Persian stallion Hector (now recognized as the foundation of Australian bloodstock)…" (ADB).

An important letter from the great Governor of New South Wales, discussing his recent visit to Hobart, and his examination of the merchant Robert Campbell's claims to a piece of land originally leased to Lieutenant George Johnston of the Marines, and now claimed by Campbell as his creditor. Campbell was one of the most important figures in the early days of the colony as a successful merchant and retailer, at one time with substantial wealth. "Convivial and charming, with the flair of a bon viveur, Campbell displayed a sentimental and romantic temperament. Horse-racing was an abiding passion, and he was one of the first in the colony to participate in this sport, contriving even in his lean years to support good horseflesh. His stables in Bligh Street were well known to his contemporaries and for some years housed the famous Persian stallion Hector (now recognized as the foundation of Australian bloodstock)…" (ADB).

Letters by Macquarie are rare on the market: this fine example links three of the most important figures of the early years of the colony.