price allowed. If you will return the letter-covers, I will present them for payment as before. Fully expecting you here, I did not forward Abstracts for signatures, by Heale; but will now do so by next overland mail. Is it necessary to get an authority for the rental of Barracks, this currect year? Any information from the South - if you are there - will be acceptable in this dull place. I remain Yours very sincerely (Signed) H. Halse. To:- D. McLean Esq.