to hear that my great ally on all these questions (Mr. Seymour) will not be at the next Session as he goes home by the "Oliver Lang" a very splendid vessel we had here the other day. I am very glad to find that there is a probability of our seeing you at Nelson again and freed from all disturbing questions about Land and Natives so that you will be able to enjoy yourself - When I see you we can talk over the policy of your going into the House at present without knowing your reasons I doubt the prudence of the step although I consider it is very necessary to have someone there to correct erroneous statements We have given up our trip to the Wairau for the present as Georgy has (without being ill) complained of a pain in her side lately and Monro thinks she should not take violent exercise or ascend steep hills, both of which she would have to encounter in a journey to the Wairau - Ligar is right