arranged to settle some of the land there as Fielding has done in case of - he does not care to go in the style of steamer that trades to Taruanga - I think everything here is going on as well as can be expected there is lots of trouble providing for our supporters - that man Farnall has to be got rid of - J. Williamson something done for and so on - that kind of thing is the curse of Govt. - What have you done with John Hall I shall be glad to hear how you get on with him - I have written Gisborne about things in general but it is all very hurried Vogel leaving gives no end of things to think about and settle - Hoping to hear from you soon I must close this. Always Yours very sincerely J. D. Ormond I expect to be here till near end of present month and then West Coast. Say when you write about assisting 'Herald Hawkes Bay' and how much. J.D.O.