about peace, at present, the better. The pedigree of Tailor has arrived and I believe it proves him to have a prior or superior right to that of King -- Mahoro also writes a famous letter which I send -- Takrei has seen them both and expresses himself satisfied. Manning has been here to offer his services and those of 1000 Ngapuhi's and Takrei particularly begs I will not bring the Ngapuhis here. I said that must depend on the Waikatos -- The one would come if the other did but not otherwise.