this small patch upon which we are settled, is not our own, but native property; which we are allowed to occupy just as long as our land-lords please, and no longer. I must not draw to a close without my present epistle. But before I conclude, I must remind myself that I am still remaining in your financial debt. I have often felt it, and still continue to feel it a burden upon my mind; and can assure you that long ere this I should have settled it, if I had been able of doing so. I sincerely thank you, my dear Maclean, for your patience, and leniency with which you have thus far considered me your debtor. Pray, if you can, forbear a little longer, and I will endeavour as much as ever I can, to pay you before long. And now I must bid you farewell for the present, to have this in readiness for the first opportunity that may offer for forwarding it. With my love and best wishes, in which Mrs. R. heartily joins me. I remain ever yours most faithfully and sincerely (Signed) J.F. Riemenschneider. To:- Don. Maclean Esq.