at present. He said he meant to keep his promise to you, and would do all he could to keep matters quiet, but you must help him. Tana has now gone to see Ngatihinerangi at Irihanga with respect to dispute. I hope you got my letter about the Maungatautari affair (dated Spt. 6th); I do not think that that question would take long settling if you had an interview with Te Ngakau. They will not I think interfere with that Run for awhile yet, say about January - If possible dont permit the road from Hauraki to Waiharakeke