and his aunt. He goes about working almost like a man burning etc. Your oppening speech I must say as far as I hear gave general satisfaction. That about the Germans is a good point for a popolation of that class is very much wanted. If you can only carry out your views it is just what is wanted. We want a good class of labouring men out here otherwise the high rate of wages will never answer to improve the country. I must get you to understand my views of the harbour improvements the next time we meet. I hope you have not neglected putting me on the voting roll as you promised. I think it is quite necessary I should be on now as it may keep people out that we may not care for. That fellow Colinso I see is a black leg and working for blag legs but he will not stand long, such men cannot stand. Sunday. This was written on Saturday. Since that this day Catherine has returned and tells me Colinso is resigned. It is as well for him. Can you not take the Treasurer's appointment from him and work Campbell into it or some birth of that kind. From what you say of his ability I think it might work very well and would take nothing out