Tuesday mg. Oct. 9th. 1866 My dear Sir, Thinking over the present state of affairs (Hauhaus and settlers) it has occurred to me - to offer you my personal services to go and see these unhappy people - this morning, if you approve of it. To try to bring them to a better state of mind - or, at all events, to know their wants, and (if possible) their intentions - before proceeding to the last resource. I suppose you know well the old Native Custom (which these half-wild peoples no doubt still hold) or in such matters to treat with ''Chiefs'' - or those whom they consider to be such. I will call on you at your office at x a.m. I am, My dr Sirs, Yours truly, W. Colenso His Honor, D. McLean Esq. etc. etc. etc.