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till they had had their breakfast. It was late in the day
and these two brothers could eat most heartily, though their
other brother was scarcely cold. Young Stille could eat nothing
So ended that tragedy. Of course the coroner's verdict was all
right. Now for a few words in reference to your questions
in your letter of the 2nd of November. I have to pay one penny
on all Newspapers, not a penny, but three fourths of a penny
of English money. I have to pay 3 1/2d, on all letters, that have
not got and 8d stamp on. I receive the newspapers fortnightly
The only letter I have not received is the one from Mr Lucas
I am sorry that is lost, please ask him to write again. The
woollens are useful, very so. They are better than any I can
buy out here. I am now wearing two pairs of worsted socks,
one, on the top of the other, jack boots up to my knees, outside
a pair of cord trowsers, cord waistcoat, check shirt, no flannel,
no neckerchief, thin summer coat,(cotton) in work, velveteen
when I sit still in the house, after getting hot. First thing in
the morning I wear a pair of Canadian woollen mittens
made like a baby's glove, with thumb distinct, and all the
fingers together to keep each other warm. So you see cold
does not trouble me much. I have caught hitherto, no cold,
or cough, and am sound as a bell, and tight as a drum.
I am afraid that my diary will have little in it now that