some idea of the lambing. John in the old way. I am glad you have let Akitio to McLachlan. He is a good honest man altho they taulk a good deal abbout him. I hope he may do well. He is giving a good rent for the place. As I have no time on hand I shall say nothing about the sale of Akitio onley if you get a handsome prise for it sell. I do not think much of Akitio but please yourselfe. Money laid out well in this end of the district would pay far better than their. I should like to send you a long letter but I have no time. Mares foaling and cows calfeing keeps me allways on horseback for want of padocks but that shall not be the case next year. The Maid of Islay has a fine filley foal the best I have seen in New Zealand by St Patrick.