Rangitikei Novr 26 1850 My dear Susan It is now some time since I addressed you from the same part of the country and I trust it may not be long before you are able to pay it a visit and admire its beauty if you are not already on the way here. I did not write to you when sending a few lines to Papa as I thought he would mention my probable delay of a few days at Waikanae. Mr Hickson is here and the chances are I will either by him or some other opportunity at greater length before finally