Taranaki Monday 26 Augt 1852 My own dearest Douglas Your short letter by the overland mail reached me on Saturday and I find that you are becoming anxious for my return, therefore I shall endeavour to leave this on Monday next so that you may be looking out for me sooner than you expected. You must have had several letters from me lately. The next will in all probability be myself so that I need not write you at great length today. I am glad that you are in such good health and spirits. Papa tells me that he leaves on the 20 of next month