as they should be, I will try to send (part of) a budget of news required by next opportunity with one condition, excuse me - that in future you will let us know your whereabouts - should you continue wandering - in order that I and others may have the pleasure of contradicting various melancholy news, such as the case of drowning at Hawkes Bay, illness bordering on death etc. etc. which have from time to time got in circulation here. Hoping Mrs. McLean is well, I remain, Dear sir, Sincerely yours, H. Halse.