ourselves from being attacked, which I think showing our teeth will do. These are the reasons I have given to Ormond for refusing to qualify my suggestions to the Genl. Govt. I honestly believe the local forces ought to be called out and I cannot say otherwise, though it would suit my private interests to do so, for I have but 4 hands on my station, every one a first class man, and besides, I write as I do in the full knowledge that my own letter will go a long way to prevent my expected visit to Wellington. I will leave this letteropen till the Postman arrives, as I may hear again from Ormond. Post in - no further news. I suppose you sail per Lord Ashley about Sunday, I wish you a pleasant passage and safe return. Yours very sincerely G. S. Cooper P. S. I suppose you will go out to Woburn - Tell Mrs. C. that I am well and she must not be alarmed.