the wise, and otherwise enlightened men and prophets that lived previous to the Christian era,- respecting the real doctrins of religion, were, by the coming of Christ, promulgated and expounded so clearly that the meanest capacities could attain a knowledge of what ensured their eternal salvation. These doctrines were set forth by precept and example, by endurance, by suffering, by patience, by more zeal and earnestness than had ever been hitherto displayed in the propagating of any doctrine; and was afterwards continued to the succeeding generations of man, by the inspired followers who participated in the sufferings of their Master Christ, in disseminating His doctrines. Letter to Dr. Sinclair, on May 24th. 1847, on the subjects,- Principal difficulties, with the natives who offered land for sale, have terminated. The survey of a block of land adjoining the purchase of 1844, of about 10,000 acres, is completed, excepting the maps; having withdrawn surveyors, on account of the rainy season setting in. The Police useful in cutting lines and making tents. £100 instalment paid to natives, for land beyond the Sugar Loaves. Another Block being surveyed, without the land awarded by Mr. Spain. Glad you have anticipated difficulties in the settlement of the question; as they exist from the conflicting interests of Europeans and natives. The latter I can manage to overcome. Obstinacy of the Puketapus. Wanganui reports bad effect; out settlers alarmed,- moving things into town. Bolland's death hardly expected. I shall miss him as a kind and intimate friend; and a severe loss to the settlement. We hope the Governor is on his way. (unsigned draft of letter.)