for Mr. Lewis to come here, even although he shd. be sent back to Auckld. again, as when Stevens is removed (as he is to be) there will be no one possessing a knowledge of the traditions of the office, or able to find his way through back records. Of course you knew before I did, all about my being appointed under Sec. vice Gisborne, and I must thank you most sincerely for your share in it, as I feel that I could not