(to foregoing letter) Doctor Monro has just brought me your letter of 2nd. December. I need not say to you that you are my right-hand, and as such, must not be overworked or allowed to wear yourself out for want of any change that is good for you. If therefore, you decide to go Home, do so, and take with you my sincerest wishes for your health and happiness. If you decide on going Home, I would beg two things of you, - first, that you go to Auckland to make Smith acquainted with all that has been done recently, - and the present state of affairs. And secondly, - that you let me know your decision a