giving up his office very much. The little carriage is a great comfort to him. Have you heard from Douglas by this mail ? Mr Strang has had no letter. Mrs Fizgerald and one of her children took luncheon with us yesterday. She is a nice person and quite a lady. Sir George Grey, it is said, leaves today for East Coast, Napier and Auckland. Robert is quite well again and most attentive to his office. Mr Buckley has gone to Nelson, Robert not being able to get away. The town is very quitet [crossed out] quiet and weather cold. "Chussan beg" how is he?