down, but we wish to try all the possibilities. I will wire you at any time when I think it is necessary. If you do not hear from me before probably you would better wire me about the possibilities of the D & R G We have had a good deal of outside work to get the roads in shape so we could get trucks to come etc. but things are in good shape now and work is progressing satisfactorily at the quarry. I think we will be able to clear up by the first of January. Earl Douglass