We are required to change the Newton Branch this year and on several accounts I wish it done. They are willing to let me have the hands on the narrow gauge provided I can assure them that you will return them when I come down. Can you give me this assurance and will the Penitentiary Board take charge of this for the time I need them. I will build the stockade if desired. This arrangement will do away with the necessity of taking any force from above.