of sheep. However in round number, in case my other letter has been mislaid I send you a copy. 1300 wethers, 28 rams & 955 ewes two tooth and 4 tooth sheep for £2000. I also enclose you a coppy of a letter that was sent to the natives which you will understand. I came down with him yesterday to see that all would be well and when he saw the steamer coming in this morning he was for of[f] to Auckland but I advised him to write as I considered it usless expence as you I hope will be down by the Queen to arrange all matters. Mason wants to let his run and Alex told me to write him to see his terms as it might answer to take it if the way could be seen clear. I thought it was better that we should know his terms. At all events Alex is off among the natives and I leave for home with medicine for my wife who has been poorly for the last ten days but I am happy to say Douglas an[d] Catherine