those who emigrated as farm labourers 4 years past are now independent small settlers. I hope my young friend Mr. Henry is improving he is a great favorite of mine and I shall be always happy to hear of his welfare, it is probable I may see Mr. George here with the Governor when he visits Taranaki if so I hope that he or any of your family that visit here may always consider my house there home whilst staying here, I have for some now occupied poor Campbells cottage or the one intended for him which is tolerably comfortable. I had intended to forward somea/cs for Stationery with which I always supplied myself but hearing you had left I thought it was no use doing so. Not hearing from Hughes the grocer I presume you paid him £5 on my a/c if so when you let me I will take an early opportunity of forwarding it to you. General Clarke Esq. J.P. etc. etc. etc. (unfinished)