It is very neatly gotten up, I am very much obliged for it; I will get it framed the first day I go to town.  Fathers sale went off a week ago today, thing generally went low.  Stuart couldn't get a bid on his mules; he has since been offered 400 dol for them, and 175 for "Beck" his mare.  He sold Kits colt for 36 dol, the pony would not sell for more than 25. or 30 and Austin bid it in.  Stuart started to Nevada yesterday with the first load of goods, they may all move soon.  Stuart is obliged to be there by the 15th of this month, to begin with Sinclair. It looks like reality now, that the old home is being deserted by its loved occupants; Mother is constantly regretting that you did not get the place; I have an idea that she and father would have been pleased with the arrangement that you proposed to me last summer; I never said anything to her about your proposition to me.  For some
