Andrew has sold 1000 sheep to Mr. Robinson at the price he states, it is a great deal too low but the agreement was he was to get the same price as he gave Mr. Stafford before he left Nelson and therefore Andrew was obliged to abide by it not that he wished to get off as the Run is beginning to get full and it is better to take money when you can get it, Andrew had 3000 Lambs this year so it is time to get rid of some of the stock. I am glad to find your affairs are becoming so prosperous as to cause you to think of retiring shortly and very glad I should be if your interests rendered it advisable that you should reside at Nelson Believe me, my dear McLean, Very sincerely yours, M. RICHMOND