me that copies of the letter of the 15th had been sent by Ihaia and Nikorima one to him, and one to Poharima --- That good man has been indefatigable in his exertions and well deserves the sneers of his caluminators whose grovelling minds cannot appreciate his disinterested conduct. Stockman has behaved well, and I trust a time will come when he may be rewarded for his exertions. He has been a total abstainer from liquor for some months past and I have little fear now about him on that head. Ritchie is going on very well. I hope something it to be done to secure the services of such men by giving them proper salaries, or I greatly fear I shall lose him from my Department. I find the Master of the Steamer is your brother and that another brother is with him; "and now you three will meet again"! I hope I shall see your brothers in the morning. Mrs. Flight and my daughters send their kind greetings. They often express their wishes that you and your little boy were coming down. You well know how glad I should be to see you. Believe me Your's ever very faithfully Josiah Flight. D. McLean Esqr.