by the Dolphin on the 17th through you to Domett giving up General Govt. pay and emolaments and I shall be glad to hear from you that all is right and no more bother. Do write by the Queen or ask Domett to do so. I go back again to my constituents for reelection. I was not in receipt of any emolaments when elected Supt. so that if there is anything in the disqualification act it will only be in reference to the first election which under all the circumstances and doubts relating to my liabilities it's provisions should not stand in the way of gazetting me in the usual manner. I fully rely upon you to arrange this matter for me I have also written to Domett. I see that that old blackguard Stokes attacks you and me in his usual slip slop manner. If he was worth the notice I would have a slap at him I do not know what to say about Master Hunter Brown. If he still