were all to return, you will have copy of my letter to Whenuanui on the subject, and see what I have done is quite in the direction you wish. I hear at the Meeting of the Tribe just concluded at Rua-ahuna that the Tribe agreed to come over entirely to the Govt. no doubt I shall have letters directly from Whenuanui fixing some time to meet them - It is also said that Kooti is at Waikaremoana, this way be true or not, if it is, it is possible they may hand him over to us - A considerable meeting is taking place at Taupo Matuaha and other West Taupo Hau Haus are at Tokano -Hare Tauteka is very useful there but he and old Toihipi hate one another like poison and it is difficult to keep them working together - Karaitiana is to talk with you about 70 Mile Bush tomorrow - He is a cunning wretch and is as I though at the bottom of all the difficulty in the purchase. Locke is no match for him - I want you not to omit writing for Hoani Maihana Huru and Peeti with their help we will settle the business when you come - I am over head and ears in work Prov. Council just about to meet - When will you be here? Always Yours very truly, J.D. Ormond.