22 December 1861 Monday Maraekakaho My dear Donald Ferguson's man came up here to anounce your being at Napier and going away again today. I would have gone down but as Alex is going I could not leave as we are shearing. I am so sorry that I could not see you and Douglas for a few minutes. Alex from what I can learn is in great want for money at preasant. He said you promised to him