The little which I have heretofore received from home has stopped, as you are aware; and I am not likely to obtain any assistance from that quarter for some years to come, unless something wonderful occurs. Permit me to ask you to excuse me for troubling you, and trusting that you will not consider what I have asked for, too much. I am, Dear Sir, Yours very faithfully, (Signed) Robert J. Bush. To:- Hon. D. MacLean. C.M.G. Auckland.