the "Tapu" is still on the road. I am pleased in telling you that all the family are well and desire their kindest regards. Capt. King is quite right again they have heard of the death of Mrs. K.'s Father this was tho' I think before you left. Dorset's lady has benefitted him with the birth of a daughter a great boon this. Brown is alright at Moturoa Boats all fitted and ready for work one crew of Maories there has been no weather yet for whaling. Barret quite recovered and making preparations for a commencement. Old Bosworth is here with a broken arm thrown from a horse. All others known to you are about the same, the Maories well behaved only one trespass ease since you left that very trifling it is against old Betsy Cooks late servant to be decided on Monday next. Have not seen Campbell since you left have paid Mr. Reid £5 for you. Dorset settled with Jeffries - who with about 40 others are about starting for Auckland Mr. Bailie who came down in Victory is doing all he can to persuade people to leave for Auckland some have already gone many others to follow - he has become owner of the "Lady of the Lake" she is being repaired at the north, I fancy