- fortunately not a large party, -- are not to be depended on, I am still keeping up a friendly correspondence with the Pirirakau Hau Haus. We get a good deal of information, -- in fact, the only reliable information, through them. They are urgent that we keep a sharp look out. After quietly thinking over the advisability of stationing a trusty party of natives in the Direction of Oripiri, I am quite clear in my mind that it is a correct step to take. I leave this, for the Tauranga, tomorrow. Yours faithfully (Signed) H.T. Clarke. P.S. I shall not be back here till Friday night, or Saturday morning.