Feby 25/69 Sir, Mr. W. Parker reports that on Mr. Winter himself and 2 others presenting themselves alongside the St. Kilda at 12 o'clock last Evg. Captain Fox asked them what kept them so late. - they said they were waiting to get a boat and their luggage out of Mr. Routledges store. Capt. Fox said shear off and come on board in the morning. Capt. Fox sailed as I told you this morning at 1 o'clock. Hirini