[first page/s missing] [Written between 1864-1873] you might find him a short government appointment to go to Melbourne that would cover his expences and by that means I believe he would be able to find out all that would be wanting to get possession of this section & house that he says now must be very valuable as it is in the heart of the town of Prarahan. He says it may by this time be worth some thousands. At all events from 2 to 3 thousand so that is worth looking after. You will have heard that we have found out all about the two sections at Napier bought and paid for at Munn's sale and Kate told McLean to take possession of them at once as she got Kinross