Archibald's 1878 Letter

Dear Father & Mother

                                Pedro came out on the Monday night. Will you go

 to Mr Scott's and get Jamsie's boots if they are finished and send them

out as quick as possible for he is quite barefooted. And also send his best

shirt and scarf and a piece of writing paper and an envelope.

 We will not be home till we finish here. If you could send a few

shillings out to us it would be very convenient for it is a long way to

come home and then come back again.

When you are sending the boots and things direct them to the Post Office

Redbank care of Mr Murphy.

We have a job to get meat now as our flock has decamped to another

hill.  I have no more to say at present so I must conclude sending

our best love to you all I remain

Your Affectionate Son Arch McVicar

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