be a convenience if we could borrow a tent and perhaps a pack horse. If you would therefore kindly give me an authority to avail myself of such assistance occasionally you may rely upon it I will not unduly abuse my privileges. I hear Halcombe got his people through to Orowa on the Tuesday, but I have not seen him since we heard particulars. I am glad to hear you are getting the Horowhenua dispute settled Hunea is in a "mortal funk", and has retained Cash the lawyer at £100 fee and expects his witnesses to cost himself as much more. I hope however the Ngatiraukawa's will get their share of the physic. They have been the principal obstructors on this Coast hitherto, while Hunea's bounce has not done any real harm unless in this case. As you know he is nobody without Kemp, and the latter I suppose won't encourage him. I have heard nothing more of McDonalds doings so presume he is quiet for the present. Your tele. to me stating that the Horowhenua dispute "had been arranged" arrived opportunely. The natives had got one which they understood