or traveling on behalf of the coloney in some way for its benefit, a trip through the States and home to see the many wonders there and at home things you cannot form any idea of. The new house is getting on well and I will be glad when Annabella will come so as to see her. The house will be very well finished indeed, the work is first rate. We are having very hot and close weather for this month making up for the rain and bad weather when you were here. I would like to here if anything comes out of my dream. Pray let me know. I will write before long again. Your ever attached brother Archibald John McLean