with news of peace and though he may not be here in time you may make your mind easy on that subject. Old Rawiri was very pouri about it and with reason the mare being in foal and part payment for Mangati. Will you have the goodness to return the Abstracts for half years rent and let me know whether the next are to be forwarded for your signature. Bless me 12 oclock I had no idea it was so late. Hoping you are well, believe me, Sincerely yours, H. Halse.