and pitched into a stagnant pool. With regard to the Barracks, - unless you wish it, I do not require a fresh Agreement; an Authority for the renewed rental of the same being all that appears necessary. The "rimu" mentioned by me some time since, has been thrown, and found imperfect right up the centre; which is generally the case with the very large trees; and accounts for the difficulty in getting large sound slabs. You must therefore console yourself with the one already furnished; and in future, carefully avoid rash promises to the ladies, who, you may rely upon it, are always on the look out ready to take advantage of our too yielding and naturally obliging dispositions. I shall adopt your advice with the Scrip which I int end for my little boy, and am therefore anxious to make a good selection with a view to his future advantage. When am I to introduce him to you? Hoping you are well, I remain, dear Sir, Faithfully yours (Signed) H. Halse.