Kopu's grave. These were fortunately preserved by the strong force of Military settlers, under Major Frazer. The Maoris themselves were paralised, and utterly indifferent. No one seems to know how the fire originated, but an inquiry is to be held in the course of a few days. The whole of the military settlers are-now in the Wairoa. The Waipawamate Detachment came in on the 21st. Fraser was very lucky in getting "The Star of the South" as he got the men up quickly, and at a very moderate rate. Since then the sea has been impracticable for boats until the 21st. I hope your Parliamentary duties in Wellington are not characterised by the same factious insolence as you experienced in the Provincial Council. I was pleased, however, when you put the pressure on, and compelled them to eat humble pie. I suppose you and your colleague, Mr. Ormond, will support the Government in the Municipal Bill. Give my love to Ormond, and accept the same yourself; and with best wishes from Mrs. R. and believe me Yours very sincerely (Signed) Wm. A. Richardson.