man is anxious to know so as to improve on last year's mode of washing if he will be required to was more than [crossed out] this year than last. I hope Catherine and Annabella are quite well. It is strange Annabella never wrote me since I got this broaken leg. She certainly is a strange girl. That was not the way I did with her when helpless and in want of consolation however it matters not. I dare say she will feel it all the same if not it is very unnatural. Catherine always writes and always did. I hope you here good accounts from dear Douglas. I have had a number of dreams about him lately and I consider very good ones. Indeed he is often in my mind. This broaken leg has gavin me more time for many reflections and on the whole may prove a great beneft to me. I believe all those things is brought about for some wise end. I now must end with every good wish. You always affectionate Archibald John McLean