New Plymouth 4th April, 1854. My dear Sir, I find that I have only time to write a few lines as, the post is just going to start. I have been working away amongst the Tapuae Natives and think I am getting on first rate, the opposition now is getting very feeble and I have great hopes that they will soon give way altogether. Old Kati (Terohutu) I think is coming round fast, Kawana consents,