I am still very anxious about the Constabulary arrangements -- in this district the whole service is going to pot -- the best men are giving notice and going in large numbers and unless something is done speedily we shall be without a trained force again -- I have written an urgent letter to Wellington upon the subject, of which I will enclose a copy or if Green cannot get it ready for this steamer it shall go by the Wellington on Saturday. I must leave writing on other subjects to next opportunity and sincerely trusting that your endeavours may be successful believe me always Yours very sincerely J.D. Ormond. P.S. I noted your instructions to McDonnell were very cautious in tone -- I found that a very little caution went a long way and wd.