have been rejected by us formerly. Now my dear McLean in order that I do not get into a scrape in my official capacity, I enclose an official reply to your official letter, which you may burn if you think it will melitate against me. I am much obliged to you for thinking of me. I have not got your deed from Bereridge yet, but have make arrangements to advertize the land, beginning of May. Scully is most active and is a capital man of business. I o'clock. 22nd. Scully has got about 90 men (about ten men rejected not included). I think he will get the 100 required - as it is, he will enlist about 10 more than the 100, as it always happens that do not turn up when required for embarkation on the 4th. page of this letter (kept open until the last moment of the mail); you will see the great difficulty which has "to be" overcome. Depend upon it some arrangement will be made to meet the case. This letter is written at 1 o'clock and the mail closes at 5 o'clock. If possible I will let you know.