Locke to see after the matter. I think we should be careful to be at one about the telegraph and not create complications through ignorance of each others propositions and negotiations. I made arangements with Te Pokeha about a bit of land at Maketu for station - I have taken an allotment for which we shall have to pay £10 per annum - rather high, but it is less than other Europeans are paying - £12.10 - and £15 are the usual charges - Te Whenuanui is out at Whakatane - I shall get Mair's report by next Tauranga. There is still