27 April 1862 Havelock My dear Donald I was so sorry I could not get to see you this morning to speak to you regarding matters at Napier respecting the cow case etc. I was very much grieved at the way poor Alex conducted himself there. He got very bad with drink and I got him away to Blair's house on Thursday night to be out of the way for I was afraid it might come to the notice of his Excellency which would be dreadful. He went on in a very foolish way. I do not no what to make of him. I spoke to him in the kindest manner