2 Assembly are now sitting and the general belief here is that some code of laws will be put in force to legalize the leasing of Maori land, if so what a shame it would be for us to lose so good a chance for I do not see what you can do with the sheep but send more to Otago if the plains are lost. Besides the number of sheep it would keep with the run attached would soon if successful make matters easy. All the rent they have been offered as far as I know is £160 an annum. That would be an easy matter to pay even with sheep on thirds for if wanted plenty can be got on terms. I was offered 2000 if I had a place for them but