Historical Records of New South Wales,
Vol. V, King 1803, 1804, 1805.
Edited by F. M. Bladen, Lansdowne Slattery & Company, Mona Vale, N.S.W.,1979,
p. 360
Lieutenant Menzies to Governor King, 14th March 1804.
His
Majesty's Ship Calcutta, Port Jackson
Sir,
May
I claim your Excellency's permission to address you on a
subject in which my interest, as well as inclination, is
greatly concerned.
Having learned from Captain Woodriffe, this morning that a
settlement is about to be formed at the Coal River, I beg
leave to offer my services (should no officer as yet be
fixed on) to superintend the government of that place, and
will feel peculiarly happy should my offer be honored with
your Excellency's approbation.
I
have etc., C.A.F.N. Menzies, Lieut. Royal Marines.
Lieutenant-Colonel Charles Menzies 1837
The New Navy List No. XIII February, 1843 By CHARLES HAULTAIN
