NED'S LETTERS

Below is the first known letter written by a young Ned Kelly.

James Babington 28th July

I write these lines hoping to find you and Mister Nickelson in good health as I am myself at present I
have arrived safe and I would like you would see what you and and Mstr. Nickelson could do for me
I have done all circomstances would alow me which you now try what you con do answer this letter
as soon as posabel direct your letter to Daniel Kelly gretta post office That is my name no more at present

Edward Kelly
Every one lookes on me like A black snake send me an answer me as soon posable