Will it do for me to make some presents to any of the leading kingites if they come here? Will you let me know quickly, I was very nearly starting off overland to see you on my return from Te Kuiti, but I was seedy with a bad cold. No answer yet about a karere for me here. I see that Hopkin has had a novel addition to his family, will you rub him up about that £8 cheque, I have heard nothing since I saw you. Mr. McLean has declined to buy the house, I am sorry becaue I have been spending a good deal of money on it, I have not heard anything about my pay yet I have not received any since the cheque sent by Hopkins. Huhana writes to ask if Wepiha has been appointed an assessor. Yours very faithufully W. G. Mair