Ma chere frere Was glad to get telegram from Castlepoint also letter. Trust matters have gone on improving since then. Am staying here as Kate is laid up with severe cold and Mr Hart not well with gout. Heard from Douglas yesterday. He talks of going to Napier. Hope Reid or someone travels with him. Wellington is the most miserable of places at present. Hardly see any one on the street. Mr Vogel gave a dinner to the legal profession of which Mr Hart approved. It was a pleasant party. Political news seems at a deadlock. One hears nothing except some little annoyance on the west coast through Halse's stupdity. Mr Moorhouse is in [incomplete letter]