of the New Zealand Company retaining the charge of us; for there are rumours that they have no idea of abandoning what they have not the means to maintain; so I conclude we must all sink or swim together. I see that chap Mr. J. Wakefield has come out again. It would have been as well if the blackguard had remained where he was; for he will taint a host. Yours truly (Signed) Henry King. To:- Donald McLean Esq.