Transcribe Bateman, G. Letter to Ward, Henry A. (1883-06-13)

2 name. I have Paddy Avelon and Eaters Aratim companion & Emu, & Emu eggs. They are very hard to get so many old ones have been shot by the squatters men when destroying the kangaroo which are now scarce Can you do with Marsupial hide in spirits. I have orders from London for a lot also water rats and anteaters 10/ each and they pay for the spirits, if you want any let me know what and price. I have had hard work to procure Bustards I could sell for (salen?) at