Biscuits and Butter, then comes “Liberty Hall” do as you like – Card playing, Dominoes, Chips and Drafts, till bed time, which takes place at ½ past 10 and all lights must be put out at 11. ¼ to 10 P.M. we have just come up with a Schooner, about a mile to windward, Fruit laden, we can smell the Oranges strongly.

Dear Emma still very ill, not anything better, nothing will remain on the stomach, should my business prove a failure in Auckland there will be no difficulty in my turning “Housemaid” to a single lady. I am now become a most expert Bed Maker to say nothing of the other duties attached to that domestic calling. We have