prior to their departure for England. They ought to be well on their way now -- I only saw my uncle for about ten minutes as I had to leave Lyttleton the day he arrived -- I wished to see him about getting me an increase of salary, and as I had not the chance of speaking to him, I trust Sir you will excuse my now writing to you on the subject, as I hardly think I am getting my dues, and you kindly promised, if I wanted anything, to take notice of it -- I applied to Mr. Lemon sometime back for an increase, as I have only received £10 since the end