the Chiefs will join me. After my Trip I will write you all particulars - I have had a chat with Cooper about what I have been doing, and also about my trip to the Southward, which he thinks will be a very good Plan. I think the state of things now in this settlement looks better than it has done for years past I hope it will go on improving trusting you have had a pleasant trip to Auckland, I remain, Yours truly, W. Carrington.