of W. Tuke's natives came in the other day, but I do not learn that he imparted anything to them. The natives seem to be very uneasy. Their labour is almost withdrawn from us. To meet the effect of this on the Surveys, I have proposed to Head Quarters, to be allowed to have them done by Tender; which would release the Office from the details of surveys, such as running after the natives, haggling for wages, squabbling about time, and so on; and at the same time, enable Mr. Carrington to work at the Grant plans; not one of which is yet