libel case - I will enquire from Buckley what this means when I get to Wellington meanwhile Steadman has the account which ought not to appear and asks his brother be admitted as Private into the A. C. I have asked about him. He is a fine young fellow about 6 ft. 2 in. and steady - so no harm will be done. You might authorise his admission - I havent time for more - As soon as I can get done with Brogden I must return here and meet the Prov.Council and after that prepare for Assembly. You have your hands full I know with Waikato - you shall hear from me regularly from Wellington. Yours always J.D. Ormond