The shearing was well got over this year all by natives. Noa and Renata's men and one or tow Ihaka Kapo men and the tow best men we had. I am greatley bothered wi[th] old Paul Nui Nui at the bridge. He came up the other day when I was out on the run and took possession of the house without a stitch of clothing but old shirt and blanket, horse cart, wife and all I sent to the stalle and their he remains yet and don't intend