salary is I think on the Native estimates. He has been four years here; is on a good footing with the Natives and will up in general Court work, and is very trustworthy. He has not asked me to intercede for him, but the subject came up in conversation about the chance of hisbeing sent to Wanganui. Did you get things arranged about the Manawatu Rangitikei reserves with McDonald? I have not seen him here nor heard anything about it. Hoping to hear that you are better Believe me Yours very faithfully William Fox