resist the effects of continual exposure in this climate. I hope you will take care of yourself in future. Teira's matter is in statu quo at New Plymouth. Parris declaresTeira's title is clear; the Governor is determined to have the land; and the Duke of Newcastle has intima ted his approval of the Governor's declarations at Taranaki. But I must not write businessto you, and I hope you will not prematurely undertake any yourself. Mrs. Richmond joins me in kind regards believe me dear Maclean Yours faithfully C. W. Richmond