16 October 1860 Maraekakaho My dear brother I am glad to tell you the land is all bought at the upset price 5684 a. Their was 5800 put up but Tiffen said the complement was not on the run. That does not matter. All the land is secure. I do believe their was no oposition and the amount paid is £1276. Braithwaite told me to draw upon him for the amount which I did and got a rec[e]ipt for the money which put a end to all anxiety as far as the land is concerned. You are wishing me to shear earley this year which I am preparing to do in November if weather permits. Things are going on all right but some of