26th. March 1860. Masterton. Dear Sir, As Taninga Kuri and his people are anxious to complete the purchase and payment for the section of Land at the Hutt purchased by you on their behalf from Mr. Maxwell, would you be so good as to forward the Title Deed for the same with instructions for its conveyance to Taringa Kuri to some party approved of by you in Wellington, when I shall be (in fact and at once) prepared on behalf of the Natives to pay the balance. It will be necessary also to send an account of all money received by yourself or Mr. Bell on account of said Section. I find that I have a Copy of Mr. Bell's receipt for the Deed's etc. etc. so conclude that they are still in his hands. I shall feel obliged by your early attention to this as the Natives have an idea in their heads that they are not to be allowed to have the Crown Grant in their own hands. The Natives in this District are quiet but anxiously looking out for New of the War and I believe will be guided by events in Taranaki. It appears to me a great pity that some active steps cannot be taken to prevent the sale of Firearms and Gunpowder to the Natives at present, only a week ago I saw a Native in Wellington with two new Guns just purchased, the only redeeming point is that generally the Guns sold to them are more dangerous to the party firing them than the panty fired at. Trusting that your health is improving, I am, My dear Sir, Very truly yours Will N. Searaneke. D. McLean Esq. Auckland.