station. In my oppinion you have been to easy all allong. There is no doubt if poor Alick would take care of himself but he could do well enough but he has high nothing enough in his head without putting more in. At all events I wish you for your own interest as well as mine as you are the only one I have to depend upon and our poor sisters to have things properly arranged on. From what I could learn you may be brought in for more than you think for I do not think that poor Alick has half the design in him as John. At the same time I always like people to be oppen in their dealings for I do not see why honest men should have secrets. No one that is doing what is right need have. I will say no more hoping this will find you quite well. Ever your affectionate brother Archibald John McLean