Dalmuir Hill March 3rd 1851 My dear Mr McLean I was sorry that I did not hear from you by the Rose which came in a few days ago. I suppose you had not returned to Ahuriri when it left. I hope by this time that you have nearly finished your work at the East Coast and I trust that the next letter which I receive from you I shall hear that you will soon be back to Wellington. You have no idea dear how glad I shall be to see you for I never felt so happy as when you are