Ahuriri 15 Decr 1851 My own dear Douglas I am just leaving on my inland route for Wellington. I shall use all the haste I can but may be unavoidably delayed by native meetings on the journey. Mr Williamson will deliver some boxes of mine when he arrives. The bacon you better have opened and used at Mama's. I do trust dearest that she will yet survive the awful sufferings she is now so patiently enduring. May the Almighty help her in her afflictions and preserve her to advise and direct us in our various duties. I am thankful that you are now living at Papa's and quite approve of all that my little pet has done. Your own and Papa's letters by the Rose I received yesterday and although the contents were