Wanganui July 7, 72. Dear Sir, When in Napier I told Mr. Ormond something of the exceedingly disagreable task I have had on this Coast and suggested that I would be glad to have an enquiry into my proceedings if convenient. I have to repeat this request to you as from the time Col. McDonnell left until now I have had nothing but oppostion and trouble - and added to this charges of one king or another against myself. I should prefer seeing you first if possible as, by an exact personal explanation of whatever I have done, I shall place you in a position to act as you