sovereignty and law and make full amends for the unprovoked unjuries they have inflicted. The governor desires to be informed at an early period of the intentions of the Waikato Chiefs with reference to a settlement of existing difference and hopes they will not be deterred from shame or other feelings from coming forward in a frank and open manner to acknowledge their error and to satisfy the Governor of their sincere desire to atone for the past and conduct themselves in future as good and faithful subjects of the Queen. (McLean's handwriting)