wife. I had a letter lately from John's wife [crossed out] Mrs General Fraser. She mentioned having seen Capt McDonald in August. He was very well and making enquiries regarding your coming home. She also hears regularly from Mrs General Skinner who is now beyond eighty and wonderfully vigorous. Mrs Fraser is most anxious to hear accounts of her cousin Mrs Gascoyne. I write this in the painful uncertainty whether you will receive it in New Zealand or not. My love to all. Should you see them. I am my dear brother your afft sister Annabella George Street Stranraer Nov 24th/62