Is it true that land purchases are checked. I can scarcely believe so illjudged a mandate could eminate from Earl Grey, whose aim appears to have been to push this colony. It appears to me that Govt. must just buy and then sell land to swell out the general revenue but if we are to wait until the Colony can afford the funds, we may wait till domesday and the afternoon after that. I am looking out for you daily and have secured first rate quarters for two at Alexander King's new house he is a jolly warm hearted fellow and will suit you exactly if you wish to go there. No news from the North. Yours faithfully. H. Halse. D. McLean Esq.