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AA108 23 June 1899

Government House
Adelaide
June 23/99

Dear Mr. Gillen,

My best thanks for the Churingas of the Arunta Tribe which you have sent me. I need not assure you that I shall value them highly. I have great sympathy with the affectionate interest you have always shown in the Native Tribes of Australia.

Y Faithfully Tennyson