we would be much pleased to receive £100 ster-
ling before that time, if it be consistent
with finances on that end. I borrowed £10 ster.
of Elder George Jarvis and applied it on return
fares of the last company, giving him order on
you for that amount which I trust will
meet with your approval.

I am sorry to have to state that I have
just received a letter from Walter Baker Adela-
ide, S. Aust. dated 2 Inst which reports his
companion, Elder Thos Clayton, in a very bad
condition of health. Apparently caused from
over study and the [w]rong kind of diet. He is
said to be troubled with indigestion and
dyspepsia, and his nerves are somewhat aff-
ected, all of which makes him low spirited
and despondant at times. He was however
a little better after a special fast which
had been held for him. I have written
to be kept thoroughly posted regarding his
condition and if he does not get around rig-
ht away will doubtless change him to other
parts or consider the propriety of releasing him.
The rest of the bretheren were in firstrate con-
dition of health at last report, except that
now and again, one gets too fleshy out here
and is afflicted with boils. Most of them have

we would be much pleased to receive £100. sterling before that time, if it be consistent with finances on that end. I borrowed £10. ster. of Elder George Jarvis and applied it on return fares of the last Company, giving him order on you for that amount which I trust will meet with your approval.

I am sorry to have to state that I have just received a letter from Walter Baker Adelaide. S, And, dated 2 Inst. which reports his companion, Elder Thos Clayton, in a very bad condition of health. Apparently caused from over study and the rong kind of diet. He is said to be troubled with indigestion and dyspepsia, and his nerves are somewhat affected, all of which makes him low spirited and despondant at times. He was however a little better after a special fast which had been held for him. I have written to be kept thoroughly posted regarding his condition and if he does not get around right away will doubtless change him to other parts or consider the propriety of releasing him. The rest of the bretheren were in first rate condition of health at last report, except that now and again, one gets too fleshy out here and is afflicted with boils. Most of them have