foolscap, I would re-copy it. The old Barracks has been sold to Mr. Richardson, for £165, and is at present occupied by Mr. Greenwood, his family, and niece, (Miss Gates). There is reason to believe she will soon adopt the name of percival, when I hope to accomodate them in the only house suitable for such occasions. The new arrivals are from Adelaide, and have taken Mr. Grout's house. By some means, Captain King has heard that the opposition offered to the occupation of the Bell Block by Europeans, is likely to be shortly removed. I hope it may be so, but at present I have not been able to trace the correctness of the rumour. Parata is frequently in town, and occasionally throws out a hint, or rather a searcher, in reference to land. He is a smart fellow, and one need be on his guard with him. E Waka returned in the "Shepherdess". He says we are to have land at the back of Smart's, at the Waiwakaiho, on your return here. If what he advances be true, for the future good name of this settlement, I hope you may be here quickly, that we may have it in our power to say to the arrivals, - "There will be land for you shortly." The alterations at the Hospital are nearly completed, and very much improve the building as well. The Architect has been appointed Coroner. Mrs. Wilson has not been very well. I am glad to be able to contradict what I said about Mr. Cock.