the 20th. I thought Barton had fairly promised you he would bring in £500 for his station, whereas he is going to deposit 600 acres of scrip instead and Revans also will buy the Huangarua with Scrip. However, there is no near about money, for there is no doubt that whatever is wanted by you for the completion of your purchases will be forthcoming by the Provincial Government in case my money receipts should be short. I was very glad to hear that Te Hapuku had come down, and met you in the valley. I trust that not only his arrival will smooth your way for the remaining acquisitions, but that you will be saved the overland journey to Ahuriri. I had a ride in the van with your boy the other day, he