be found officially expressed in Auckland. For my own part, I have nothing to complain of in my office, nor (when the new Commissioner is appointed) shall I have anything to desire. Except that the longpromised instructions as to the respective duties of Civil Commissr. and Rest.Magte. might be issued as soon as possible, and that something should be done, as above indicated, about Assessors and Police. Hoping we may soon see you again to assume your new duties as Superintendent, I remain, My dear McLean, Very sincerely yours, E. S. Cooper.