. Colonial Defence Office Wellington 14th. December 1868 No. 507/3 Sir, I have the honor. by direction of the Defence Minister, to convey to you the thanks of the Government for your letters (8th. Dec. 1868: and 26 Nov. 1868, addressed to Hon. Mr. Richmond), covering copies of correspondence relative to Military operations on The East Coast. I have the honor to be Sir, Your most obedient servant (Signed) C.J.S. Haughton. Acting Under-Secretary. To:- His Honor, D. McLean Esq. Napier.