met me here on his way to the cottage for your trap, if you are coming up I will defair going if you are to be on Monday but as I have got the shaft repaired I may run down on Monday as what I have to see you about is of some importance. It relates to McDugald's run & I am so pleased that Douglas is come. All together providence is grate. The fine rain you had did not last any time here but we must be thankful for small mercies. Condie is busy shearing. I did not see him today but went to see old Archy who has been very bad with a cold but he said my cure has made him better. I think perhaps if you did take over McDugald's run that terms could be made for it that would pay. Yours always affectionately Archibald John McLean