seemed to throw and entirely new light upon the subject, and after a little further conversation, a small present of tobacco, and a little well timed flattery he went off in good humour and made up his mind not to resign at all. He has now written a very civil friendly letter to Sir George which I have sent by this mail - but I wish you wd. explain all this to His Excellency that he may know how matters stand with this man. I have asked you to do it as you know his character. We are under great obligations to him for the road through Tapuae wh. never could have been carried for his exertions, Halse is writing about that this post. The new R.M. arrived last Saturday, he tells me he has redd, the £30 from you. He is to receive the seals today. Standish has resigned through some dislike he has to Mr. Flight. Believe me Faithfully yours G. S. Cooper.