I shall conclude with saying that I have no doubt but that the country will hereafter prove a most valuable acquisition to Great Britain, though at present no country can afford less support to the first settlers, or be more disadvantageously placed for receiving support from the mother country, on which it must for a time depend. It will require patience and perseverance, neither of which will, I hope, be wanting on the part of
Dear Sir,
Yours, etc.
A. PHILLIP.
PHILLIP'S RESIGNATION
After four years of strenuous labour Phillip was forced to leave the work he had so well begun.
GOVERNOR PHILLIP TO LORD GRENVILLE
Sydney, 21st November, 1791.
My Lord,