fences on narrow slips of Land already enclosed in my Paddocks; nothing for clearing and grassing, in fact making the whole Runn fit for cattle and sheep. Our friend Mr. Duncan comes between me and the Township and has a fine property too in the very centre of the Town. Do not imagine I envy their good fortune as the former has been a valued friend and neighbour whom I would gladly serve and the latter also is a good hard working friend and settler who although we have had differences years ago about my lease etc. I feel that few would have behaved better considering that my lease was not acknowledged by Govt. or in a Court of law as in my opinion it should have been. I have written to you as being the purchaser of the Land and knowing my position here for some years previous. If you think I am overstating my claim or that I ought to let the whole business drop I should take it as a great favor if you would tell me so, so that I may not be laughed at for making unreasonable demands. We often take strange views of our own grievances. With kind regards, Believe me yours sincerely, F. Robinson.