The sun is still obscured by heavy low hanging clouds and most of the morning was a dreary one. No rain, however. Spent the day writing answers to the many letters received. As it is likely that the river will flood the camp again sometime before the expedition’s return the soldiers are elevating their house and that of the convicts. Everything in camp will then be at least a half metre to a metre off {F3.26} the ground. It is a wise ploicy [sic]. The mud is still messy around camp for the sun has failed to get a good day[’]s work in since the river receded. Not much news. Miss Matt and wish we could be together.
