PRIVATE. Parnell 8th. August 1872. By dear Sir, Don't be angry with me for writing once more; but I am sure I must have done something to grieve you, and so forfeit your favour; or you would not have come to Auckland and gone away again without sending for me to pay you a visit. What it may be I cannot imagine, as I am not concious of having done or said anything which might grieve you, or give you offence; and yet both my friends and family have the idea that such must be the case, since for the past 12 years they have