then to Billing's section somewhere hear Mr. Harris's; where natives are said to be encroaching. More of this in my next. Difficulty still stands in the way of getting the board. The sawyers will not undertake the labour of the cutting up of a large tree for one board. The only course left is to give them an order for at least 500 feet. Then the board can be out out in the regular process of work. Now I have no use for timber. What am I to do? Under any circumstances, without offering an extravagant price. I could not get the board within three weeks of this time. The size is unusual, and you will remember there is just a chance of the tree being rotten In the centre, which would only permit of small stuff. Sawyers know this, and will not undertake the work. Moreover, their hands are full with orders, and unless an inducement is offered, they will not leave their work. I am in a fix. Hoping you are well, and thinking of returning to your old quarters. I remain dear Sir, Yours sincerely (Signed) H. Halse. To:- D. McLean. Esq.