any pains in putting them in. There is one thing I was very anxious to get made this year before shearing that is a wool lever. I find that the spades pressing destroys the fleeces very much and all those that press their wool with a lever command a penny a lb more for there wool. At home there is a man here now with myself and I think we could put it up for about £12. It is most esential for it saves labour and time. I was obligded to let Rich have another draft of wethers for he said Alex told him to get them. He got 119 and I told him he could not have them for 18/. He said that Alex and he would settle saying he would gave from a pound to thirty shillings if you would be displeased. So on those terms I let them go so the money is in his hand ready for you at any time. If the country was only more in a settled state we would have more heart to go on improving. Pray when you do come to bring Douglas for his Aunt is very desirous to see him. Hoping to see you soon. I remain your affectionate brother Archibald John McLean