Taranaki Decr. 29, 1854 My dear Sir, I have this moment caught sight of the steamer 'Nelson' and think it advisable to drop you a line by her in the hope of catching you somewhere. In the first place I have to thank you for your letter of the 16th instant and shall be happy to assist His Honor the Superintendent in carrying out the proposed arrangmt. effecting the Kawau pa. 2ndly. I am glad to say that the Ngatiruanuis left the Kaipakopako on the 25th instant, on their return by