heartily sick of this wandering unsettled life, and if there is much probability of its continuance I shall begin to think seriously of leaving the Department. The Hutt question about which there has been so much trouble I trust will be settled after all without strife. Rauparaha is decidedly on our side, and Rangihaeta hitherto the greatest obstacle is turning, and therefore I think we shall have no difficulty but that which will arise out of the dilatory nature of their movements for they have no idea of the value of time - When you see Mr. Turton give my kind regards to himself and family - remember me also to Mr. and Mrs. Webster with any other enquiring friends if I have any in your neighbourhood? Did George Clarke take his book on with him, left by me at your home "Natural History of Enthusiasm". I think I mentioned it in a former note if not send it either to me, or to Auckland - I must now close my untidy scrawl, which you will please excuse as it is written at the "Kainga Maori", and wishing you every blessing, Believe me, Yours very truly, Thomas Forsaith.