a desponding note from Maketu the last time I heard from him - But I see that the principal cause of complaint has been removed - that of his appointment. I have just recieved by the present Mail a copy of Mr. Gillies letter enclosing to you a native letter of complaint about Motiti. It is a letter of misrepresentations and false-hoods. I shall report further upon it as soon as I get better. I am afraid Mr. G. is very hostile