24 October 1858 Maraekakaho My dear brother I received all your letter and I am thankfull for your good adviceses and allso for the trunk you sent by packhouse. I have not opened it yet. Through my neglect in writing I have so much to say that I do not no where to comence. First I have sold Gray run but Campbell has not come to take possession of the run yet and I have not got my money but they are likely to be in next month. Campbell is bringing your colt from Whanganui. When he comes he will be useful for the season hear as the mares will be shortly foaling. The sheep that I had of Gray I was to have for the term of 7 years longer if I had a place to put them on. Since you could come to no terms with Domet they must be sold as there is no room for the them.