I hope you will get sent by the first oportunity. I do not stand in need of anything particularly. I shall write you soon and let you no if I want anything but if you could send me a grinding stone as there is none to be got hear at present. As I am in a hurry I hope you will be alble to make out this scroll. I have no more to say at present. Hoping to hear from you soon. In haste I remain Your affectionate brother Alexr McLean