underhand again. He made no reply but appeared dogged and put out. Then I could see that their was some deep layed scheme so I sayed nothing further. I afterwards found that my wife had asked him point blank and his answer was that he never intended neigher me nore you to have anything to do with those sheep and that he had sold 1000 ewes for a good price to the new banker and that he was to leave them on thirds on terms for 6 years with him. Of course to make up the 1000 he will have to gave 45 of yours then my husband nor Donald are to have no interest in them. Then you have deceived both your brothers and me and what will your brother in Auckland think after causing Archy to write him to provide the money to meet the bills which he has made provision for. It appears he made no reply but was perfectly condemned. He is the means of great unhappness to us all here for we cannot depent on a word he says. Nairn had a good warrie put up their and he has had all hands down there for the last month getting it in order so that does not look well. I have Warren here with me always at work but I do not intend to do much or interfear when I am done with the fencing till you come down. He sold Rich I believe 150 wethers for 18/. Hamlin I believe 25. He also sold Blutcher to some friend of Gill's for £32. I wanted to pay Condie off or Begg but my answer was that he wanted the money so I dare say the publick will have a large share of it and Rich got 5 steers as well