12 November 1867 Maraekakaho My dear Donald I am pleased to inform you Alexr is at home today. He came to the accomodation house yesterday evening and I found him there this morning. He is now at home. Maney drove him up. He says he is not going to wash any of the sheep if the heavey winds is over and a little rain to come to lay the dust. I consider it would pay better to wash the dry flock so that if you