hopes of hearing from you soon by the 'Lucy James'. I saw a vessel signaled today, perhaps it is it. Good night my own Donald. Saturday afternoon I have only a very short time to add a few lines to my letter as I expect every moment that it and your papers will be sent for. I have been hunting everywhere for the bill of the wardrobe and other things but I cannot find it in the desk. Most likely it will be in the tin box and if I have time before the man comes I shall send it. We had pleasant night again last night. We had to send off for Mrs Kirton and the Doctor at 12 o'clock. Poor Mr Kirton was in bed. It was a great shame to disturb her as I got better again. The Doctor says he does not think I will be really ill for a fortnight but he has forbid me