tainly this time of the year is worst for the disposal of such a Block, but I think as soon as we are in a position to lease the Runs we shall get quit of it. The only available land I think which would sell well, is the Nuhaka. Have you yet decided about its mode of disposal? The purchased portion of the Hikototo Block is advertised for the 29th. August. Rhodes writes by this opportunity to enquire under what act you are empowered to sell without a Provincial act for the purpose, as Wilson has demurred to its legality without one. We have indifferent news from Poverty Bay what a pity to disband Hawkes Bay Volunteers at this moment. Believe me Yours very truly, J. C. Lambton Carter.