as if you believed there would be no outbreak and Sir. G. Grey has written to a Mr. Hawker (Speaker of the Adelaide Ass.) who is here, to advise him also to purchase a Run at Napier, so it is evident that Sir. G. Grey expects to be able to settle the country without war. Don't meddle with local politics if you are a wise man. You can gain nothing by them and you would certainly be greatly worried - I have qualms of conscience in saying this for I believe N.Z. requires all her good men but my regard for you