of noncence ever since you left. Even old Malcolm I hear has joined in with him and there is nothing like letting people go when they want. I found Alexr very sulky and ugley for the last 10 days. He is brooding over some of their good for nothing plans no doubt. Mr Easdail is going down and I send you these few lines so that you may come up if you can otherwise let Malcolm and old Archy go down and let them be off. There is no use in having people about dissatisfied and plotting. I would send you some money by Easdail from John but I cannot go down today to the station as I am very busy at home. Kate is quite well and she does not want any famel [?] servant now. The cadate has been doing very well since he came up and I have keep him for 6 months. Annabella is also quite well. I hope Kate has returned all well. If you want me down let me know by Mr Easdail's return. No more at preasant. Hoping to see you soon. Your attached brother Archibald John McLean