20 May 1847 Bombay My dear brother Your kind and welcome letter dated Taranaki Oct 23 /46 came to hand on the 18th inst two days before my departure from Bombay home. Words cannot convey the transport of joy it gave me to receive a letter from a brother. I so having and earnestly desired to hear from you. Abrade me not writing you well you might but when I tell you your address and place of abode in New Zealand was quite unknown to me you will excuse me as rest assured I never entered a port where any colonial vessel was laying but I made every inquiry as to your place of abode but all to no avail till this. Receiving your kind letter relieved me of my anxiety about your welfare. I am delighted at your success and trust God will endow you with health and happyness till the happy day will arrive I may have in my power to visit