11 December 1875 Glenorchy My dear Donald I was in the hopes of seeing you ear this but I supose you will not come this way till after the nomination is over. There will be some contest but I am certain from what I learn you will be all right. A goodley number of the electors say so. At all events from what a very good authority told me on Tuesday, he said that Maney & Colinso had no chance. It was possible the Stewart & Russel would be next to you. I was glade to hear from Condie you were looking so well after your hard work. I have been very bussy indeed safeing hay and