12 November 1864 Glenorchy My dear Donald I was so delighted to get my dear boy's letter. It is so much like the child. It is a great pleasure to have him now to write to being almost the only one in that part of the globe as relation I have to write to except my dear sister. Your last trip will be a crown of honour to you but I fully expected it. If you are not coming up soon I must go and see you regarding the accomodation house to see what is to be done. I was down their on Monday and find things will have to be altered and if it is going to be broak up till after shearing all the furnature must be packed up and layed by not to be destroyed and kicked about after so much trouble in getting it up and the cost. I also want