officer will not be able to do all the work, which such an inspection will require. Of course you will know the interest I have taken in this kind of labour, when even (as at New Plymouth) I was never paid for it. tending to it, and when it was neglected on most other stations in the Colony. But all such regret is useless now; and so I must apologise for mentioning it; - as indeed I do for troubling you at all; but I have not, like some, been an importunate beggar, and if unsuccessful now, may probably never trouble you again. But for all that, you have my best wishes, and sincere thanks for all past favours bestowed on me and mine. Yours very truly (Signed) Hanson Turton. To:- The Hon. Donald McLean Wellington.