uncomfortably situated. Mr Shand lives almost constantly at the Custom House which is on the other side of the river. For it is generally very rough poor Mrs Shand is therefore almost constantly alone and as she has no neighbours it must be very disagreeable. She says she wishes she was back in Wellington and I think it would be much better if she were for the change does not appear to have been to their advantage. I think I must now dear bid you goodnight. Mama sends her kind regards and in hopes of hearing from you by next mail. Believe me ever to remain your affectionate Susan Douglas Strang