We got all the sheep from Oliver but lost four among his flock when taking them down. There is none of our sheep at Mason's. Tuke is done shearing on Thursday and will finish packing his wool. Today I cannot do any thing with the floor till his wool is gone and I am going to the bush to prepair timber for the house. I do hope you will not be long away as time is flying fast and but little improvements going on. We must soon settle our minds down to a commencement about hauling timber. McDonald's brother is a regular slowing. He is not worth his salt. Tuke is going to take him. If you with any propriety can arrange something for our dear sister to get them here do so but do not by any means distress yourself in any way. McDonald told me something I was very much anoyed at regarding something I will tell you when you come. I promised him not to tell you but his plate and horses will be poor security for you as I do believe he never will settle down to make money. You are two good hearted my dear brother and those idle fellows knows that and take advantage of your goodness. It is time for us now to look at home to those who forever cherish us in their hearts and who look to us and would make us comfortable if we had them here. I am going to write John in a day or so to see if he is able to fact up to his promise. I think it is