as I was at them to see Hugh Duff Condie for Pukahu myself. I think Malcom Walker & I will call on Smith as I go down tommorrw. I think Allan Williams has a vote and Cotteral. I will be delighted to see you and I hope you will do us the pleasure of spending a day or two up here as it is so healthy. Wishing you many happy returns of the season. Kate send her kindest regards. The bird was looss the other day but she caught him again. No more till we meet. In haste ever your affectionate brother Archibald John McLean If you are writing to Douglas tell him he will hear from me soon. I hope Vogle will get in. I will be so pleased to hear old Sir George will get what he duly deserves. I never thought he could be so bad & low.