I expect you the beginning of next month. We are having better weather lately and wanted it - I saw your brother Alexander today he says everything is going on right at Maraekakaho they have just sold 1000 Ewes to Dr. Grace - On the Coast I hear Featherstone's flock is scabby which is dangerous for Akitio - In our Province the foot-rot is spreading alarmingly and is almost as bad as Scab. Domett is in the Ashley he is coming up with Mrs. D. to attend burial of J. George remains which Gascoigne is bringing down from Taupo. Girton is here also. Always, Yours very truly, J. D. Ormond.