Wellington Feb.22nd 1868 My dear Maclean I have had some talk with Bishop the Manager of the N. Z.S. N.Co. about the use of the "Storm Bird" for the East Coast. He has made me an offer to put the boat at your disposal for a fortnight for the sum of £350. This is a heavy price but if we wait for better terms we may never get the work done so unless you have arranged otherwise with Col.Haultain I think you had best close with the offer