Te Wairoa Decr. 26th, 1867 To Donald McLean Esqre. Dear Sir, I have but time to forward you the official Communication I have just received in answer to my application (made according to your advice) to the Native Ministry, for the Medical appointment supposed to be then acated by Dr. Scott - I can only conclude that Deighton did not report him as he informed me - which seems strange, he himself having urged me to apply for it - I also enclose a letter from my Brother and you will judge from it how much the Wellington communication has disappointed me - for the salary would have been such an assistance to me at first in going on my Land - In haste I remain, dear Sir, Yours faithfully, Fredk. F. Ormond