few lines as I shall have no chance to write when he and his party come. Moreover we both ride off to the interior after dinner. We have had splendid weather for our work and I am glad to say that the roughest of it is now completed at least for this season although there are some difficult points yet to settle. Remember me kindly to Mamma and believe me to remain Yours sincerely Donald McLean You need not write me to Ahuriri by return Rose as I shall be on my overland journey to Wellington or Rangitikei.