placed him in that position. We are having very wet weather that puts me in mind that there are 4 Black Swans on the Lagoon near McMurrays they must I suppose have migrated from Canterbury. All are pleased that the Govt. have been so successful in carrying their measures - and look forward to the Colony making some progress under the new regime of things. There is nothing more that I can think of. Mr. Ormond will tell you all the rest. I have the honor to be Sir Your most obt. St. Geo. Thos. Fannin. I send you a letter H. B. Herald written by ''Lord'' about R. M. here.