18 April 1859 Port Napier Dear brother I take the oportunity of writing you a few lines by the Eiezer to let you know that I am well. Hopeing this will find you the same. I am glad to tell you that I heard from Gollan that your boy and Mr Strang was well when he left Wellington the other day. He tells me Douglas is growing a fine stout boy. I have come down from your run last night and I am going to return there this evening. Your sheep is doing well on the run. I am afraid that Munn will not be alble to meet your bill when it is due. You shall have perhaps to renew the one halfe of it for three month longer. If you wish me to get goods from Munn for your station I shall do so if not let me no.