To:- Donald McLean Wellington. August 13th. 1868. Karuaria. Pupu has just written letter to me for guns for himself, and Hapuku and his people. Paora Hapi from Tarawera says 300 Uriweras have mustered to attack this place and kill us all, and they want these arms to protect themselves. He concludes his letter by saying, --- "Kiau he tika tane ronga o te Uriwera e haere mai nei." (Signed) Joseph Rhodes.