over exertion of any kind and this is just a reminder to you to be careful. The excitement of expecting you here has so far lulled in the meantime so do not be uneasy in that respect. I saw you were not at the native meeting. They were evidently greatly delighted and a little enjoyment of the kind was thoroughly well bestowed. They may well call themselves your children. Was there ever a man so devoted to a race as you are to them but you reap great happiness from doing so much good. Wellington down to zero for want of some excitement. This regal regime