you frankly what I think of it; I don't believe in partnerships of any kind (except as you and I are partners) although your proposals have great advantages in combining your capital but you are both men of your own minds and might not agree in your views of doing business.  I should like too to have them live neighbors to us, but this partnership I don't think much of, but of course don't wish to bias your action, only give you my opinion.  I like the idea of going into the sheep business.  don't you wish you had gone into it about five years ago; Greenback have accumulated fast on their woolly backs for the last three or four years; but I must stop right here, May Our Father keep you in all right paths, and bring you to the loved ones that wait and watch for you is the prayer of your Mary.
