for shelter, would I hear be very acceptable to Native sellers of produce from the Up Country -- and likely be one means of gradually reconciling and softening them down. The Surveys at the Bay have been I regret to say suspended for a few days owing to the sitting of the Native Land Court at which Mr. Fairburn the Surveyor had to be present I propose going down in a few days to make the 1st payment. Politics I think remain as they have been, favorable -- the Moderate party being in the ascendant -- The New Tariff causes some anxiety -- some irritation, and a good deal of grumbling! Hoping this will find you well, and with many thanks for past and present consideration, I remain, Faithfully yours, H. T. Kemp. Hon. D. McLean, C. M. G.