that confiscation of rebel's land is determined on. How this will operate in the minds of the natives is, of course, doubtful; but one thing is certain - that the colony will not pay the cost of another war for nothing. It must be secured against future wars, by making safe frontiers everywhere. My eyes are telling me to stop. I am very happy to think you and Tihihune get on so well. You have both a hard task; indeed we all have at this time. Yours ever very truly (Signed) F. D. Bell