(undated copy.) My dear Madam, Your note of Saturday I did not receive till this forenoon. I shall enquire of Mr. Turton if the Snachenbergs want the saddle, as he had written some time ago to let them know the price. Hoani has agreed to take the tent at £3, and promises to pay me that sum when he comes to town. Mrs. Wilson feels much obliged for your kind enquiries after her son, whose illness was very severe. He is now with the Dr. and Mrs. Wilson and myself, and is gradually recovering. Being told that you considered it infectious, I am glad to hear that you and Ernest have escaped the influenzam. It has haunted me such a time that I dreaded calling at your new house, from hearing that you consider it infectious. I remain dear Madam, Yours sincerely (Signed) D. McL. Taranaki, New Plymouth February 8th. 1848 Sir, The Agreement or Power of Attorney you placed in my hands, by which Mr. W. Carrington was to pay me certain instalments of money on your behalf, has been transferred to Dr. Wilson on the 31st. ulto, in accordance with your letter to that effect of the 18th. of last January; no money having been, in the mean-time, received by me from Mr. Carrington. I am. Sir, Your obedient servant (Signed) Donald McLean. To:- John McGregor Wanganui.