since. I as I am not a good hand at the pen I shall not trouble you till such times as I se you. In hopes to se you soon or hear from you. Your ever affectionate brother Alex McLean As I am in a hurry you must excuse the scroll but I am glad to tell you all is doing well. Alex McLean PS If you can buy cheap flour in Auckland send me a ton as I am afraid I can not get the wheat if I don't go and thrash it. Wheat hear is 12 per bushell. In haste. A McLean