Napier 28th. June 1869 Your Honour, After the fire in Hastings the other day, some of the residents had a meeting at the Masonic Hotel, for the purpose of engaging a Watchman to patrol the streets at night; and one, I believe, is at present engaged, at the salary of £2.10.0 a week. At that meeting, it was hinted about a member of the Police Force doing work about your Honour's residence. I find since, from my own observations, that the Constable who lives, and takes cars of your Honour's house, is in the habit of working in the garden, by instructions, I believe, from Mr. Scully. There is no doubt Mr. Scully's intentions are the very best, but I am certain your Honour is not aware of it; and also that it is contrary to your wish that he should do so. I hope your Honour will not think it presumptious on my part to inform you of it; but there is a few people here in Napier, who, from political motives, are only too glad to get hold of these things, and try to turn them to their own advantage. I have the honour to be, Sir, Your most obedient servant (Signed) A. Peters.