of the murderer of the Native Women passed off quietly and although there was a numerous attendance of Maoris there was no revengeful spirit exhibited by them, but I must now close to despatch your Messenger with the repetition of my request viz. work hard like a good fellow during the time at your disposal as if you go away before all the negotiations are properly settled I do not know what the consequences will be - Believe me, my dear McLean, Very sincerely yours, M. RICHMOND N. B. I enclose six letters that came per mail -