The Lord Ashley is in this morning - Got your telegram - shall go in her to Tauranga take Mr.Gill with me and pay all outstanding claims. You will not be surprised to hear that one of my sisters has departed this life. My poor old people are in great trouble. Another of my sisters is seriously ill. I am on the whole very well - but very rheumatic - no wonder with the weather we have been having. Have moved office into Britomart Barracks. Very faithfully yours Hy. T.Clarke