recover from this last carbuncle & that the prompt medical and surgical treatment in this case will end the scurge. Mother sent me a parcel of (illegible text) and I wired her for, per Mrs Lammond & I was hoping for news of Gag, but she did not write, so I only know up to when Gag had just gone to the hospital with Mr Scott.
I shall be glad if there is no (illegible text) for a while after I finish here, have now had thirteen weeks continuous shearing (illegible text). Had two smacks in my left eye from scrub, my (illegible text) just about turn off me in the scrub & my horse came down with (illegible text) (illegible text). It is (illegible text) that (illegible text), (illegible text), (illegible text), in all 15 (illegible text) are putting up £500 each, trying. (illegible text) (illegible text) opening (illegible text) transport it will be a hard thing for your (illegible text).
With love and fond wishes and hoping for your safe return. Your affectionate
Dad—
