Government House, New Zealand May 18/72 My dear McLean, Referring to what you said yesterday about the state of the domain here, the gardener says that he can put it in good order with the help (ie. for £1.10.0 at 5/s. per diem) of Francis, his old assistant. Probably it wd. be well to tell Pollen to authorize this. Just now there is a great deal to be done. Ever yours, G. F. Bowen P. S. If not engaged elsewhere, will you lunch here on Sunday at 2 o'clock? I have asked only Swainson.