of the kind. I should like to refer to several matters of some importance but fear to occupy your time and also I shall have occasion to be in Napier the first week in next month when perhaps you will do me the honor to see me personally. The upper river natives were very loud in their expression of discontent at Kopu's gift, but the rain put a stop to the discussion, which was perhaps so far fortunate. I wish to add that do not write to any newspaper and do not hold myself responsible in any way for any thing my Father writes. You will understand my motive for saying this. I have to send you but a dull epistle, but should any