said the Lumber for the 2 houses would be ready by the first of July. Thought if there were men here who would like the business they could do better to continue the lumbering business, than sell at their present offers. He should never desert these men who have been tried & proved at the . They sawed [sowed?] 42 bushels of wheat last fall. They had become acquainted with the Lamanites. When we <​you​> once get their confidence, they will never forsake you. There are 10 or a dozen good houses and plenty of timber. No place where Lumbermen can do better He would be gratified to have those [p. [238]]