the "England" affair. If there is sufficient evidence a change will be brought against the Doctor. I hope you will see your way, after consulting with McLean, to dealing with the West Coast. It is at present one of our great difficulties. I think your Hawkes Bay debt from Wellington will soon be arranged and settled. Fox seems to fight rather shy of Fitzherbert. I think it is a pity, for politically we are working together. With kind regards to Mrs. Ormond, Your's truly, W. Gisborne.