place on the 10th of next month. Mary Paul is coming on Monday. I daresay either she or Ellen will stay with me till you return I am in hopes that I may see my darling by the end of next week. I must now bid my dear husband goodbye. I shall not likely be able to write tomorrow at the Taita so I do not think I shall be able to add more to this letter. God bless you my own dearest husband Ever your affectionate wife Susan D McLean [Note on transcription: negus is a hot drink of port, sugar, lemon and spice]