The Cliffs, Nelson 30th January, 1857 My dear McLean, I am very much annoyed that little Daniell has been so confused in his accounts relative to the Pelorus purchase. You know I have an aversion to accounts and left all to him, the little fellow is slow but I believe correct and this time I have gone over them with him and think you will find everything clear and correct. You will observe that I officially explain the transaction relative to the £1100 the receipt for which ought to have been distroyed and I have a distinct recollection of telling Daniell to do so but he kept it with the other Vouchers to be able to explain everything should he be called upon and thus it got sent to Auckland by mistake in the