at all surprised to hear after a couple of months of Bousfield writing as furiously against Col. Whitmore as he formerly would for him. I enclose a copy of a Telegram recd. this afternoon, and the reply. I also send your Honor a copy a translation of a despatch recd. this afternoon from Taupo There is nothing further that I can convey to your Honor only the desire of the people for your success. I have the honor to be sir, Your most obtl st. Geo. Thos. Fannin