6 January 1876 Glenorchy My dear Donald I was glade to hear from you and that you stand it out so well. I would have been down to see you long ear this but was keep very busy with hay & crops and I could not be of any service as I was well awair how the poll would turn from information I had before you came here at all. Of course I have Ormond deep at h[e]art and has tried to collect all the votes here for him. There is not many but they will be all for him. Lyon and Mason has not regestered as I was at them to see Hugh Duff Condie for Pukahu myself. I think Malcom Walker & I will call on Smith as I go down tommorrw. I think Allan Williams has a vote and Cotteral. I will be delighted to see you and I hope you will do us the pleasure of spending a day or two up here as it is so healthy. Wishing you many happy returns of the season. Kate send her kindest regards. The bird was looss the other day but she caught him again. No more till we meet. In haste ever your affectionate brother Archibald John McLean If you are writing to Douglas tell him he will hear from me soon. I hope Vogle will get in. I will be so pleased to hear old Sir George will get what he duly deserves. I never thought he could be so bad & low.