this house, he told me that the Captn. of the Moa was in distress as he was afraid that he would lose the command, as the Brig was to be sold, Bain and Graham requiring to muster all the funds they can, , I was startled at this and found that the Captn. had told him this in confidence - I know that their Sydney partner Mr. Roberton is here and that lately they have sold off all their stock by auction - I know nothing more of the matter, nor have I nor will I repeat it to another soul, but I remember at Napier taking a letter of yours to the post directed to Walter Graham, and I think you said it was for him to draw money for you, but in either case, I think I should make you aware of the circumstance, as Credit is so delicate a matter that often a report of such a kind, forces on ruin, also