strongly suggest a visit to Piako - One word from you will go a great deal further than any number of explosions from the little guns. I am very much troubled about the Bay of Plenty District I mean the Arawa - They have been dreadfully neglected and I feel that I must go amongst them - I purpose going next week and shall be away from Auckland about three weeks - How is it that Hamlin has not yet come? - I feel strongly on the subject because I feel sure that we shall