The buying of land is self-important; and so is the proper management of the natives; and the quiet arranging of the numberless cases of difference between the natives themselves and the Europeans. Peace now"looms in the future"; and you sight-seers say land sales will follow it. One of the grounds for removing Henry is the feeling of the Superintendent towards him. But day, let us hope, is at an end; and with Flight, or indeed any other man, Henry is safe to succeed. He himself is quite sensible of your kind feeling towards him, and of his own position; and will avail himself of the time for reflection left to him before any official letter arrives. The present is the worst time that could offer for removal. No money in the place. Land and houses and stock sadly depreciated; and nothing for it but bills, which Turton had felt to the full. How is to get to Kawhia with his numerous household, I know not. It is cruel to send him to the "bush", as he terms it, so long as Maori men can be got for the work. I am writing (by continuation) up to nearly 12 of Monday morning. Adieu, --- Yours very truly (Signed) W. Halse. P. S. I intend asking Cooke for his impressions of the Chilman claim. They will be interesting. (Signed) W.H. To:- Donald McLean Esq.