past and present services - We will talk about your kind intentions anent the Welsh Pony (?) when we meet. I am anxious for Taranaki News. I shall be glad to hear that you think the Governor is on good ground - but right or wrong, I don't see how he can retreat from his position, without bringing upon the Colony all the evils of the most signal defeat of his troops I am sorry, he has called out the Militia here - it will only excite suspicion in the Native mind, and induce them to join W.King. I fear,