I hear Douglas is at Akitio or going their to look at the shearing. I hope he will come hear before he goes to Wellington. I intend to write him in a day or tow. He would like to se the country hear. It looks so well at present. As I comenced to write this scroll tonight one of the Carlyon boys came with a note from their father wanting me to go over their to select a poney for Kentish McLean and he bothered me taulking. I have no more to say but hopeing to se you soon. Allways yours Alexander McLean