saying to you that my coming out here will be to my advantage as well as all connected with me as time will prove that to you. I will not spare all my abilities and energy to do well once I get to Ahuriri. I certainly feel hurt at all the detention and expence I have been to you. My share of the stores comes to £1. Three pounds I am to get from Williams & Fits. I remain dear brother your affectionate brother Archibald John McLean