fern and so many sheep tracks that the rain fall comes down like so many streams to the rivers that they want more space. On shuch occations as far as I can see it is better not to tamper any more with it without going to the expence of pailing about 2 1/2 chains and drive them into the blue cllay to get a solid foundation but it is best to do no more till God willing you come up. All other work is getting on well and with much industry and care as far as I can see and the sheep never look better. It is to be hoped that the fall in wool will not last. It was only what I was expecting and looking for for sometime. I am pleased to say that Kate & I are well & trust this will find you allso. Yours ever affectionately Archibald John McLean