Kenneth Morrison's letter to Sister in Law, Mary Ann Morrison.
Note the very formal language. ___________________________________________________________________________ Dunedin 9^th July 1862.

My Dear Sister,
I wrote to you a few days ago informing you of our wellbeing. I have now to inform you that the few days that have intervened have effected a mighty change. No less than that we are graciously favoured with a child.
Mrs Morrison was safely delivered of a daughter, at half past 9 o'clock a.m. on the 3^rd Inst. and both Mother and child are doing well. She has recovered so much as to be able to sit up for two hours tonight for the first time and joins me. Kindest regards to you. Baby's love to her relations.

I am, My dear Sister
Your affectionate brother, Kenneth