claims, as I always thought we had too many Colonels and Adjutants, and if I were in this Govt could not but concur in the reductions. Nevertheless if anything else should turn up, he might have your sympathy on the young lady's account, as the relative of old Dr. Evans, one of our earliest Colonists, and perhaps the most influential originator of New Zealand Colonization we ever had. Another applicant is Noake who is very anxious to be spared the necessity of resigning the Commission he holds in the Constabulary. Though he will do it if required. As it does not involve pay, I would hope you might