22 December 1858 Maraekakaho My dear brother I write you a few lines to let you know what is doing hear as I know you are allways anxious to hear what is doing on the station. The market for wool in the grease has not been so good at home as I expected last year but for all you will find that the wool will pay well considering the weight this year. There is no demand for wool in grease and I have washed and that well better than aney in the district. This wool will be got up well and I hope will bring a good price as I have gone to a deal of trouble to get it