is daily improving at school and will not be spoiled for he is the making of a noble man if he lives. When I get my wife and what little that belongs to us invested in land I will consider myself quite well of as I will grow all that I want arround me with the exception of tea and sugar and a few cloths I ought to have been in New Zealand 10 years ago if so I would be comfortable now. I think but if industry will do I do not yet dispair. My respects to Aunty. I supose she is in Auckland still. I now must end wishing you and all friends in Auckland many happy returns of the season, ever Remaining your affectionate brother Archibald John McLean PS. My kind regards to Mr Strang if still in Auckland. A J McLean