There is time enough to move on with this after a bit. I want the works now started to bear fruit a short time, before going further. The Orakeikorako-Kaiteriria road is valuable, passing completely through Arawa country, and beyond the influence of Ngatiraukawa. It gives employment to Ngatitaha and others; and will, I think, prove £500 well expended. Taupo road from Napier is also going ahead; and if I can only drive the Constabulary a little, I hope we shall shew considerable results. Thank you for your telegraphic information about the time for our Elections. The month of January will suit very well. You might tell Gisborne so, if you have a chance. I conclude you will be with Fox at Manawatu. Please remember me to him; and say I am very glad to be pushing on the West Coast road. Unless stopped, I will get this side fit for Cobb's Coach, before the Winter comes. Most likely I shall go up in the "Luna" (when she comes back on the 16th.) to Poverty Bay;