Wellington, 23rd Dec., 1848. Mr.Halse, I have this day received your letter of the 11th instant reporting the return of Aubrey from Auckland, Wherowheros intention of paying W.King a visit, a soldier having deserted from Wanganui Private Aubreys desire to leave the force, and Mr.Cookes mention of the Europeans at the Waiwakaiho complaining of Honi Ropihas sleeping away during the day. I feel much obliged to you for your careful collection and transmission to me of the different subjects you have communicated. With respect to Private Aubreys leaving the Police Force I have no objection to his doing so as there is a probability he may better himself at Auckland. I will therefore write him a discharge terminating his connection with the Police on the last pay day in the ensuing month Jany. - he will of course apply officially in writing for his discharge assigning