Natives generally quiet and contented - but frequently asking for Flour, Sugar, and Tea, in advance and in this way their Pension is proven a great comfort to the Old Men; The Waikato news I leave to Mackay and Mair, who supply the latest - Poor Dr.Dent died on New Year's Day at Waimate - I fear I shall have wearied you with so much dry official repetition, and finish by subscribing myself, Sincerely yours, H.T. KEMP