Three of the men, Heale, Johnson and Stewart, and I have no doubt, the rest - were they present - would join with them, wish, me to ask whether you can get them allowed great coats. I promised to do so, without holding out the least hope of a favourable reply. Still, as they, (through Tom Heale) are of the opinion that such an allowance is usual in Auckland, it will be satisfactory to them to hear from you that such is not allowed. It is time they were