The Founders of Canterbury
Reigate, 4th May, 1849
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Reigate, 4th May, 1849.
My Dear Godley,
—I will meet you at the station, prepared for a walk if you like it.
This may reach you in time for useful warning against committing yourself to any body as intended leader of the colonists. If we get the real thing from Lord Grey, we will put the thing on such a footing as to produce rivalry and competition for all positions of importance in the settlement.