Napier Augt. 7/71 My dear McLean, I have nothing to add to last nights letter. What little news I have from Wairoa is of no account. Nothing will be done until Ropata gets there - He and his men are the only force we have capable of tracking Te Kooti through the Forrest. I have sent officially a lot of documents bearing on the attempt to make old Hapuku a Bankrupt. I hope quite enough information goes to frustrate Wilson's little game. The time for the Assembly meeting is coming quickly on and I shall be glad of the change and comparative rest - the work here lately has been very heavy. Always Yours most truly J.D. Ormond A lovely day - warm as summer. Nebraska in and off again. The Napier will land Ropata tonight at Wairoa. J.D.O.