warmest sympathies, will go with you in the arduous undertaking - We are too much experienced in life not to know that high public appointments entail much care, and vexation, but it is our duty not to shrink when duty calls us to the helm I writefrankly as we are old friends. In respect to the Wairoa affair I confess it is a sore subject with me and having said my say I never wish to refer to it again. I firmly believe your Honor will not forget me if an opportunity should occur, of securing my future comfort. The Sergeantsy would have suited me exactly, so would the position of an R. M. but beggars must not be choosers. I must leave you to be judge of my capability. I will do the best I can in my present position, but cannot but feel that my intellects, are worthy of something better. Wishing your Honor God speed I remain with all respect Most obediently yours G. Worgan