29 October 1859 Maraekakaho My dear Donald It is some time now since I heard from you and I did not write as I did not know where to address you. We are getting on very well here this last month. Alex has been at home the most of the time since he came back and I am pleased to say is paying attention to the work. I finished fencing all that padock behind the woolshed and that padock behind the woodshed and built a good part of a yard. Three days will finish it an extension to