never attached any political significance to it but you may depend upon it the opposition will. I suppose our new Governor will arrive before the opening of the Session. I had a letter lately from our old Governor Sir Thos. Browne and another from Lady Browne both speaking highly of Sir James Ferguson all his antecedents are favourable and point him out as one well fitted for the appointment. Believe me, my dear Sir, Yours very sincerely, M. Richmond.