speedily brought to an end, that I will cheerfully lend my assistance. I am truly grieved to hear that Mr. Deighton has been superceded. Things here are somewhat shaking down into their places, and Major Lambert is getting on a little better with the natives. I really feared, when I last went, that Ngatiporo would have gone, in spite of remonstrance. It is much to be regretted that Fraser is not here. I wouldn't like you to suppose that I am seeking anything for myself in offering my assistance to you. In truth, my own business is now much more to me than any position that would likely be offered me. My sole wish is to be useful, where my services may prove of most value. I take the liberty of always expressing my thoughts freely to you, for which I trust you will pardon me. I will write as I think there is occasion for so doing. I beg to remain, dear Sir, Your obedient servant (Signed) Geo. Worgan. To:- D. McLean Esq. Napier.