it being as much as he could do to reach Alexandra. May I therefore be permitted to suggest that Mr. A Barton perform the clerical duties at Raglan for the present. He would be put to no extra expenxe; as his people reside there; and moreover he is well known to the inhabitants of that place. Pardon me for troubling you at such time; and trusting that you will sanction my request, I am, my dear Sir, Yours very faithfully, (Signed) R.S. Bush. To:- Hon. D. McLean C.M.G. Wellington.