—With reference to the Canterbury crisis to-morrow (which wilh determine whether or not the undertaking proceeds), I am very desirous of saying some things to those who take the deepest interest, which I cannot say to Lord Lyttelton because I am so much a stranger to him; and I therefore beg that you will let me say them to you. They consist mainly of suggestions as to what ought to be done instantly in order to make success certain. I can see the way to complete success; but all depends on vigorous and prompt action. My time is so engaged to-morrow as the medium of communications between Association and Company, that I cannot offer to go to your house: but I shall be at the Colonists' Rooms at eleven o'clock, and should be very glad indeed to see you before you meet Lord Lyttelton at Charing Cross.