my work, and down to Smith, with a copy of articles printed in English and corrected in proof. Met Colonel Wynyard, and had a gossip with him. Two schooners signalled. Dined, and penned 15 slips of an article relative to native feeling on Representative system, and threatened removal of the seat of government. Put it in Williamson’s hands. Had a game with Buchanan. Mrs. Fletcher took tea with us. One of the schooners went into Kawau, the other did not get in. Had a saunter down the Pier. At the Office, reading, revising and correcting till 2. Gazelle sailed for Melbourne.

Wednesday: 23rd: Turned out a little after 8. A showery morning. Revised Maori proofs, and made out a list of Maori shipping. Carried them to Nat. Sec’s office. Back to dinner, and found the Andrewartta’s, who had called, gone. Took an article, recd from Smith, to Wilson. Went down to the Pier; came home, and resumed reading the “Pride of the Mess”. Kitty went out, and came home about half past 8. Turned in early. Grafton sailed for Bay and Melbourne.

Thursday: 24th: Got up at 6.30. A ship signalled which turned out to be the whaler Tamerlane, Capt. Winslow of New Bedford, which I boarded along with Hinckley. A schooner signalled as she anchored. A meeting held, and a Chamber of Commerce formed.