Transcribe Pond, J. A. Letter to Ward, Henry A. (1881-06-01)

that the amount was sufficient

       I am writing with only a few 

minutes to spare but will write again. In the meantime will leave pecuniary matters to next time, but do not send me any money as I have a balance in your favour from the L 2 you sent last letter from South. Let me know if there is anything else you want doing & do not be afraid to

make use of your friend here

O' wait until I come to Rochester & then you shall collect if not 40 bombs - 100 heavy blocks from your moraine - we'll be square then.

       We have 6 or 7 Apteryx

for you but will complete the lot before you get them. Our people are all well & desire to be kindly remembered & now with very kind wishes for your future here & - shall I say hereafter - believe me very faithfully yours J. A. Pond