May the Almighty preserve and give you strength my dear girl under all difficulties and preserve you to comfort your worthy parents and your own affectionate and ever faithful husband. Donald McLean I feel extremely obliged to the Pauls for their kindness in sending a servant to take care of our house and trust it may be in my power to make some return for their attention except your own and Papa's. My other letters are unopened. Excuse me then while I look them over. I am not you may feel certain in a very happy state tonight when I think of poor Mama and the distress you are suffering on her account. Were it not imperatively necessary to complete my negotiations here by going 60 miles farther north I should leave this place tonight for Wellington such is my anxiety on your own and Mama's account. Farewell dearest for the present and believe me to be always your own Donald.