I thought by that time Mama would be able to go but Papa told me yesterday that the Governor and Mrs Eyre were going to Nelson on Monday in the Acheron and it would not have been right to put off my visit till her return. I am very unwilling to conclude but I must do so as I am sure it must be now Sunday morning. Everyone is in bed and asleep but myself. You will think me very unkind in writing such a short letter but you must forgive me as I have been very busy for the last two days. I shall endeavour to make up for it by writing a longer one next mail. Goodnight dear and believe me to remain Ever your affectionate Susan Douglas Strang