of truth contained in God's book our guide we need not be so fretful about the affairs of the vanishing world. May God bless you then my own pet and preserve you is the earnest and sincere wish of your own affectionate Donald McLean. I received a letter from one of my aunts on Saturday dated 1849. It was taken out by a gentleman to Auckland who kept it all this time until Mr Blackett of this place called on me with it. Breakfast is announced 1/2 past 8. The 'Gwalior' that takes this is shaking her sails. I might go by her had you not so earnestly requested that I should not go by sea. I remember once that you were afraid of my being on board the brig in a severe gale before we married. Goodbye puss. Be a good girl. Keep yourself easy and contented.