forefathers in Tyree. The family name will be cherished for many generations by the warm hearted islanders, altho none of kin there remains. I was rejoiced to see by yesterday's Herald that in spite of all opposition papers that their was a good victory over the Haw Haws and I hope and trust it may be final. God knows with his help if you are left alone you will finish this miserable war that I am certain of and former prediction makes me quite easy about it and many others think the same. The old lady at Canterburys words are daily coming true. Of course Condie will keep you posted up about the station matters. Twigg is commencing flax dressing at Patami [Petane?] on the Condie's run for which they pay the Condie's £70 a year. The flax here on your land is very clelached [clatched] and not easy to get at but I am determined to make an effort in a short time