26 September 1858 Maraekakaho My dear Donald I had much pleasure in receiving your kind letter and pocket book yesterday for which I thank you to be so thoughtfull but as I am a perfect bush man now and labouring hard with much pleasure to myself as I find the fruits of my little labours shuch as my time is here beginning to repay my simple industry. The pocket book will be esteemed and carefully taken care of till we will have the pleasure of seeing you here when you will find that your poor sailor brother with the assistance of Alex will make this place something to astonish the natives. I am now delighted I have come here as economy and rule is the order of