26 August 1868 Glenorchy My dear Donald I was glade to receive your letter at the time that my leg was gaving me great trouble as it cheered me up. I am happy to state that I came home yesterday in the cart but cannot put my foot under me as yet but I trust in a few more weeks to be able to walk without the assistance of cruches. I was very sorry at the distressed state of affairs in the colony owing to the native prisoners. It is a pity they ever followed them up so unprepaired for such desparatoes. I am certain it will gave you a great deal of anxiety and trouble but I hope as there is so many gold diggers in the north if they will make much further resistance that by the government promising volunteers grants