that I have only yesterday received a part of the first proof for correction. The Governor and the Chief Justice are much pleased with the paper, and 250 copies are to be struck off. The Maori question is such an inexhaustible subject that I do not think the publication will be by any means too late. I wish the Governor to submit the paper to the Secretary of State with his observations, if I can have your permission to do so; and you will, I hope, allow your name to be mentioned as the author. Weld, who is one of the best of our Ministers, goes down by this opportunity, and he will be able to give you all the Auckland news. I am very glad the Governor has got such a thoroughly upright