I have been aware for some time back, that he has been corresponding with Whitmore. Indeed Roberts and Swindley visited Whitmore at his farm, while I was in Auckland. I do not, however, see what possible harm they can do, if they but adhere to the truth. I will receive Swindley, as you recommend it, and I think he and some others ought to be severed from the Service. They certainly would be no loss to it. The fact is, that instead of working, as they are obliged to do now, they prefer the