a short letter but I am so hurried. I am sure if you can understand it. It is a wonder for I am sure I have got up about a hundred times while writing it for Jessie is at the cottage washing and I have to attend to Mama. Mrs Paul, Mrs McDonald and the Doctor have also been in so that I could only write a little bit now and then. If I have not written sense you must excuse it for I have not time to read it over as it must be sent to John immediately. Mama and Papa both send their kindest love and they hope to see you soon. Papa has not time to write. I hope you will not be much longer away my own Donald. I weary so for you. God bless you darling and believe me your ever affectionate wife Susan D McLean I got all the letters you mentioned in your last letter in one in which was enclosed £3.