Ma chere frere Mr Ormond, so considerate and kind, sent Mrs Ormond to know if I had anything to send. Glad he is going down. What a pretty speech Gisborne made. Have not heard a word of anything you have said. How was it received? Offcourse various opinions as to the Waikermoana [?]. Webers here this morning so [attached?] in reference to you. Great many aspirants for office it is almost tiresome to hear them all. Everyone expecting something. Cannot allay my fears until the Session is over. Your anxiety must be great but the field of action is now what exactly suits you once you are enabled to carry all your measures boldly into execution once this Session is over it will be more pleasant as you will be about so much and that always does you good. If they are as unamious in W as they are here in reference to your position there would be little danger of any opposition. No news as Oz will tell you everything. Colonel Russell is always most cordial when I meet him. Hope to get a longer letter either from you or Kate this time. Yrs in haste Annabella McLean Saturday afternoon Napier 10th July