I hope you will be able to get on this Session without much trouble although I know you like a fight. I am stopped again. I will write you a long letter by Rangatira in about a week. I have had a hard weeks work both at office and at home up 3 nights no rest. Mrs. F. and child are very unwell. With every hope of your success, I have the hr. to be Sir, Your most obt. svt. Geo Thos. Fannin. The Hon. Donald McLean Esq., Wellington.