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to adjudicate according to the trespass ord. Dined at Mr. Taylors met the Gov. rather fatigued after his journey up the Wanganui. Walked with Mr. Taylor in the garden which is much improved by a nice pond and covered in by weeping willows and other shrubs. Two ducks a white and a black one swim in the pond to give a finish to the scene and impress you with the idea of black and white swans, the natives of Europe and New Zealand personified. Attended evening Native service a long chat with Mr. Taylor in the evening on various subjects. In the morning delivered Taranaki letters to Ihaia 2 Capt. King 1 Wicksteed