be two late for this mail to send for the £2000 he said he had at home. That he intirely depended on McThorlan [?] in Auckland in the meantime. He appears to be an honest kind of man. Of course you know how to take care of yourself. He could not bear Major Whitmore. Mrs Stewart came up here to bid farewell with Catherine. She was very kind to her when at Napier so I am pleased the compliment is repayed. [Last page/s missing]