Dalmuir Hill August 29th 1850 My dear Mr McLean I was happy to hear by your letter of the 24th that my last letter had given you so much satisfaction and that you do not think me neglectful. I am sure that you were not in a very good humour when you wrote by Mr Hickson and you may expect a scold from me when you return for writing such a cross letter. I am sorry to hear that you are still to be detained sometime at Rangitikei. Your work there appears never ending. It reminds me of Penelope's Web. I have not been out