the same number every day this week gratuitously. I fully expect however they will kick up a bother for 'utu' although Mr. Cooke told me they were distinctly given to undestand the contrary. It appears the party is to be changed daily and will extend from the Town to the Waitara natives, not even excluding those very tractable natives at Puketapu. Should their labour be given gratis great credit will be due to the originators. I am glad to tell you that Captain King is much better and will probably resume his duties in the course of the week. I remain Sir, Yours very sincerely, H. Halse.