you will be here at the same time with little Douglas. Mr Strang was exceedingly kind to Mrs McLean and Catherine, indeed they never gave over speaking of him. They call him the dear old man so the lest thing we can do is to make him comfortable when he comes here. I have got a splendid breed of poultry that came out in the 'Wild Duck' that was gave in charge to my Catherine till she could get a brood from them. 2 Golden Phasant hens & cocks, 2 Game hens & cocks, 2 Silver hens & cocks and I have three hen sitting with their eggs and if