New Plymouth December 30th, 1854 My dear Sir, I sent you a short note by the steamer which left this yesterday for Nelson but owing to her uncertain stay I was obliged to post it in time for the first boat - for that reason I was unable to mention the arrival of Major Nugent as well as the return of Mr. Turton - the former is here to inquire into the recent Native Disturbances and will then return to Auckland overland - The 58th is going home but the Colonel remains - it is whispered that he is to