From William Aitchison to George Cupples   30 June 1869

Dear Sir

In reply to yours of the 28^th I have to express my regret that I have not been more explicit in my enumerations—¹

The 33 convey scores which amount to 660 Lambs & the 30.8 to 608 Lambs & which will give an explanation of all the figures I have sent you—

I note what you say about M^r Elliot’ opinion but my long experience has brought me to an opposite conclusion, for every year at the time of castration (about the 22^d May) I have had more female than male Lambs, which is no doubt partly balanced by Tup Lambs being more liable to die after birth—²

I am Dear Sir | Y’rs faithfully | Wm Aitchison